if by back piece you mean something on the inside of the scale, I say leave it open. I think seeing the blade through the open portions will look better.
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if by back piece you mean something on the inside of the scale, I say leave it open. I think seeing the blade through the open portions will look better.
or if you have to line it...why not some clear acrylic...
The scales are already have the backing plate on them.:)
I'm leaving the areas between the leaves and berries open to try and help compensate for the weight issues with using a smaller blade. That, and I thought it would be sexy to see a Wade&Buthcer hiding in a holly bush. :cool:
I posted a pic from this morning, it's the last post on the previous page.
cheers!
I got the scales finished today. I couldn't wait, so I rough seated the blade into the piviot to check the relative balance. Got fairly close :)
The heft and roll of the blade and scales seems very promising as well.
I'll finish cleaning up the blade later this afternoon, and hopefully will have the whole thing done by later today or tomorrow. :)
cheers,
Quite remarkable.
You have insipred me. I have a pair of celtic knotwork style wings that I designed and had tattooed onto my back a few years ago. the shape should fit quite well in a pair of scales. I have everything except for the bench pin to make them up. I am thinking of doing it in hammered copper and placing it on some ebony.
Thank you for the inspiration and tips on how to proceed.
brilliant work!
Finally Finished!!
I'll post more later, but thought ya'll would like to see the finished product.
cheers,
:dropjaw: Oh my thats nice
once again I am amazed by your work. That blade floating behind the scales look great!
I've been following your work but held back on commenting until you completed your work. I must say I am impressed with the work that went into this razor and highly admire the finished results. :tu :tu :bow I look forward to seeing your future works of functional art!
Superb! :tu:tu:tu
Truly incredible. You are clearly a master craftsman! My hat's off to you!
Those scales look fantastic, Shutterbug. I really like the look of the polished wedge too.
WOW! Just amazing!!!
Beautiful! Whoever gets that razor is one lucky guy (or gal)!
:)
Bravo!
Awesome! :dropjaw: