I like to thank everyone here at SRP for all the wonderful info.
I've just finished my first restore, and made my first set of scales.
thanks,
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I like to thank everyone here at SRP for all the wonderful info.
I've just finished my first restore, and made my first set of scales.
thanks,
Those scales are a work of art....Simply gorgeous.....:tu:tu
I have to know what you used to make those scales.
I am blown away by these scales --
Are they hand made? engraved? did you do all the inlays?
Amazing --
Wow very nice.
I like the scales style very much, and the way the blade sits in them accentuates their details too
:bow
Wow. those scales are beautiful. The design and craftsmanship are amazing.
I have several old books on jewelery making and have tried engraving and pierced work before. You can do well, what I can only dream about doing.
Very Very nice and creative work.
Charlie
That is one well dressed rhino! :)
Piece of art and lots of hand work.
Beautiful.
Those scales are awesome. Well done!
Thanks Max.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximilian
I remember what you had said about not over balancing the scales to the blade when working in metal.
The scales are still a bit heavier than the blade, but I got balance to within 1/4" of the piviot.
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?
Thanks. I clocked in 18 hrs. of bench time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Undream
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.
:dropjaw: Incredible detail! Extremely impressive - a great job! :tu
I look forward to seeing your next project.
Your work is incredible. You've inspired me to up my game. I'm looking forward to your next piece.Quote:
Originally Posted by shutterbug
Excellent work! Outstanding :)
I can see the ebay collectors going nuts right now :roflmao
If you list it on ebay, you gotta link it for us to see just how high that baby goes :D
Very impressive scales! :tu 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. :bow:bow:bow
I've been doing a bit of silversmithing for several years now. Mostly for friends and family. Seems my main hobby is collecting hobbies. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by shooter1
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. :hmmm:
Magnificent! That is truly amazing!
That is simply freakin awesome.....probably the nicest looking scales I have seen on any razor for a long time.....my sister is a silversmith and i have been bugging her to do some stuff for me....will send her a link to this for inspiration :)
What a work of art. Well done sir!
Very nice work. You have managed to complete a job while operating entirely "outside the box". I am a big fan of all things that break from the norm. Thank you for pushing the envelope on re-handling razors.
Brad
Sterling work, mate! Looks almost as if you could stick a neckchain on that and wear it to work =). Actually, didn't some razor have suitable hole in the monkeytail?
The blade looks a bit odd, but as long as you can maneuver it on your face, 'tis good.
Looking forward to your next jewel. Well done!