Broken Western SR repair w/ Eastern input...

**Scipio** · 10-22-2009, 11:47 PM

That is really creative and original. I havent seen this before!

**ChrisMeyer** · 10-23-2009, 12:11 AM

Nicely done! It might have been a bit easier to cut or grind off the monkey tail, rather than having to inlet it into the scales. Of course, your way turned out beautifully.

**ScottGoodman** · 10-23-2009, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by turbine712

Nice work shooter. I have a question for you. Did you use your Dremel to router the tang into the wood? Or did you a regular router with a small bit?

Thank you...I'm surprised with the positive input. There are so many craftsmen here on this site. I only wish I had some of their talent.

Yes, I used the dremel to route out where the tang goes. Used one shaped like a cylinder for the outside & a round one for the middle. I'm too clumsy to try intricate work with a router, but I am sure it could be done. I put a pin in to help with the placement of the blade tang/tail, then added more before gluing to keep the pieces from slipping while clamping.

**ScottGoodman** · 10-23-2009, 12:46 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisMeyer

Nicely done! It might have been a bit easier to cut or grind off the monkey tail, rather than having to inlet it into the scales. Of course, your way turned out beautifully.

Thank you. I didn't want to cut off any more of the blade than I had to. If it didn't turn out, I could have always rescaled it...and still can. Besides, for some dang reason I always take the rough & hard road.

**turbine712** · 10-23-2009, 12:52 AM

I would have left the tang on as well for the very same reason. No sense butchering up a razor if you don't need to or it doesn't serve an esthetic purpose.

**cyclelu** · 10-23-2009, 02:15 AM

That work is fantastic!

Great Job!

**ChrisMeyer** · 10-24-2009, 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by shooter74743

If it didn't turn out, I could have always rescaled it...and still can.

Excellent point, which I had overlooked.

**L R Harner** · 10-24-2009, 02:31 AM

looks great
if i was to nit pick (and i will

)
rounding the fron of the wood scales would help it flow into the tang of the razor better
but thats it cool save on a busted razor

**DoughBoy68** · 10-24-2009, 05:23 AM

If you are looking for something to seal/finish the wood and protect it from moisture I tried something a while back working with Cocobolo.....plain ol' mineral oil. Smear some on, rub it in, let it sit, apply some more if desired, rub some more; the more you rub the better it looks. I've used it on a couple of str8s and it seems to work pretty good. It soaks into the wood to help protect against moisture, brings out the wood grain. I've restored several razors and like the look of natural grain in wood so I use only natural stain if any then finish with clear or mineral oil depending on the wood. BTW.......Great Looking Razor!!

**ScottGoodman** · 10-25-2009, 02:39 AM

Mr. Harner, you are so right. I felt that it was missing something (other than a finish) & you hit it on the head. Rounding the front was just what it needed. Dang it.... Oh well, going to use it again tonight.

Two coats of gloss Helmsman on it. Still need to polish it, but it will work for now.
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