Thread: Obie's Crown Razor

Yeah, I noticed that after taking the picture and was too lazy to turn it around. Go me.

Nice work so far. I may have to send you one of mine...

Obie, I have a Crown with the same etching. It's a wonderful shaver that holds an edge like no other.

So, they have now been sanded to have the shape refined, the sharp edges rounded, both sides of both scales are sanded up to 1500, the lead spacer has been cleaned, and a single coat of beeswax and orange oil has been applied.

I think it will all be going together tomorrow night.

How well does the beeswax and orange oil seal the wood? How exactly do you go about doing it, and where did ya find the supplies?

And yes, nice work

The beeswax seems to work pretty well, but I haven't tested it on a razor I have shaved with yet, just held it under running water for a while. I plan on trying out the super glue (CA) sealing method I keep hearing about tonight, but on some scrap wood I waxed, not Obie's lovely scales (unless it works of course)

I picked up the wax at Ace Hardware, it is $8 for a big plastic bottle and it looks about like a yellow/orange slushy, you know, kind of chunky but still a liquid.

I just love the way it colors the walnut, gives it a nice deep glow.

Originally Posted by avatar1999

How well does the beeswax and orange oil seal the wood? How exactly do you go about doing it, and where did ya find the supplies?

And yes, nice work

I use a homemade mix of walnut oil and beeswax. I had issues with it losing its efficacy when it came into contact with soap, hot water and prolonged handling. I mitigated this by heating the oil/wax mix and letting the pieces cure in it for a few hours to a full day, depending on the wood. Since scales are not meant to be soaked, it works well. Some woods don't need much protection as they will not soak up enough moisture to cause ill effects.

Originally Posted by Carbonsteel928

I use a homemade mix of walnut oil and beeswax. I had issues with it losing its efficacy when it came into contact with soap, hot water and prolonged handling. I mitigated this by heating the oil/wax mix and letting the pieces cure in it for a few hours to a full day, depending on the wood. Since scales are not meant to be soaked, it works well. Some woods don't need much protection as they will not soak up enough moisture to cause ill effects.

I hadn't thought of that! Do you leave it heated while soaking, or just heat it, drop the scales in, turn the heat off, and let it sit?

I monitor the heat with a candy thermometer and leave the heat source on. You have to be very careful as oil/wax makes a wonderful excelerant. I keep a fire extinguisher handy just in case. (never even come close to a fire but its better to be safe than sorry)


I highly suggest that you use a cheap double boiler to decrease the risk of a fire.

I might have to give that a try this weekend.

My dear Drew,

I can't get over what a great job you have done so far on the razor. Is this the same razor that must have come out of the Battle of the Bulge?

I feel a masterpiece in the making. I can't wait to see it, Drew. A world of thanks.

Regards,
Obie