Thread: My first restore and rescale

Thanks for all the kind words.

The scales are made out of nickle. I chose nickle instead of sterling because nickle won't oxidize near as fast as silver. So there will be less maintainance. That and nickle is a heck of a lot cheaper.

I used a jewellers' saw and pierced the top plate out of 26ga. nickle, and then soldered it down to a piece of 20ga. Ni. for the backplate.
The detail work is hand engraved. The inlay is an epoxy resin that should hold up well in wet shaving conditions.The wedge is brass with three pins, and the razor has a 3/16" sleave in the piviot hole to help keep the fit snug. All pins are 1/16" brass. All of the work is handwork except for the buffing.

I'm glad ya'll like it. I know the razors' a bit on the ugly side, but she's my first and you always have a soft place in your heart for your first.

Yeah, I am just floored by the scales -- Its almost a tragedy you put that beast of a razor in such a beautiful set of scales -- The scales scream for a minty-er razor IMO, but, thats just me --

Absolutely incredible work. Hats off to you.

Edit: about how much time went into this?

Originally Posted by Undream

Yeah, I am just floored by the scales -- Its almost a tragedy you put that beast of a razor in such a beautiful set of scales -- The scales scream for a minty-er razor IMO, but, thats just me --

Absolutely incredible work. Hats off to you.

Edit: about how much time went into this?

Thanks. I clocked in 18 hrs. of bench time.

I specifically used this razor for this scale project, because they where both my first attempts. I wasn't sure that the metal would work, and I knew that I would be working through problems and issues with my first set of scales.
There are issues with these scales, that I will fix in the next set of scales. Thankfully they are rather minor.
I will use a much nicer razor for the next project, now that I've worked through some of the buggs.

thanks

I think the blade you used is fine, you can always go back and buff it up some more, but I'm betting you'd need a razor that beefy to balance with the weight of these scales.

It never even occurred to me to even do something like that, I think I have a flood of idea running through my head now (although I don't have skills for that type of work, I'm getting ideas for what I can do).

Great, now I need to find more blades to fix.

Incredible detail! Extremely impressive - a great job!

I look forward to seeing your next project.

Originally Posted by shutterbug

Thanks. I clocked in 18 hrs. of bench time.

I specifically used this razor for this scale project, because they where both my first attempts. I wasn't sure that the metal would work, and I knew that I would be working through problems and issues with my first set of scales.
There are issues with these scales, that I will fix in the next set of scales. Thankfully they are rather minor.
I will use a much nicer razor for the next project, now that I've worked through some of the buggs.

thanks

Your work is incredible. You've inspired me to up my game. I'm looking forward to your next piece.

Excellent work! Outstanding

I can see the ebay collectors going nuts right now

If you list it on ebay, you gotta link it for us to see just how high that baby goes

Very impressive scales! Great job. I can't wait to see the next one.
I've got to ask... this does not appear to be your first foray into metal work. Do you have some jewelry making background?

I like the style. You've got a good eye.

Originally Posted by shooter1

Very impressive scales! Great job. I can't wait to see the next one.
I've got to ask... this does not appear to be your first foray into metal work. Do you have some jewelry making background?

I like the style. You've got a good eye.

I've been doing a bit of silversmithing for several years now. Mostly for friends and family. Seems my main hobby is collecting hobbies.
A good friend got me into wet shaving earlier this year, and I've just slowly migrated to straights. Looked at trying to buy my first one, but doing my own restore seemed much more fun and satisfing to me.

The next one is already in the works. Said friend is getting a 5/8 W&B barber notch. I found the blade in an old junk store for $2. He's a *huge* Halloween fan, so I'm thinking either an "Autumn" theme, or a "Spook" shaver.

Magnificent! That is truly amazing!