My first set of scales!

**Ookla** · 12-23-2009, 12:34 AM

My first run at it. They turned out OK in my opinion. I certainly learned some things. The material is Flame Birch with a Tung Oil finish. Sorry for rotten pics.

**0livia** · 12-23-2009, 12:35 AM

This is VERY nice for a first!

**DPflaumer** · 12-23-2009, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by 0livia

This is VERY nice for a first!

For sure! Much nicer than my first attempt. Did you get to use power tools? I have a dremel my grandfather gave me this week since he doesn't use it and I can't wait to try it out when I get back to my shaving stuff.

**Ookla** · 12-23-2009, 01:54 AM

I have power tools, but I decided that doing it by hand for the first run would be better from a learning standpoint. I used my drill press for the pin holes, but did the rest with coping saw and some sandpaper.

**ChrisL** · 12-23-2009, 02:02 AM

I think you did a great job. I like the shape of them and how they compliment the razor. Very cool! You should pat yourself on the back.

I have a Ladwig's Special that I have to clean up and hone. How does that Ladwig shave?

Chris L

**Muirtach** · 12-23-2009, 02:21 AM

beautiful wood and a nice clean line. great job

**Ookla** · 12-23-2009, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisL

I have a Ladwig's Special that I have to clean up and hone. How does that Ladwig shave?

Chris L

I had a Ladwig's Special for a long time. It's a nice razor. I rescaled it with Dovo red bone scaled that I just didn't care for and I unloaded it. I have to hone this one up and shave with it. I just finished the scales.

**gssixgun** · 12-23-2009, 02:40 AM

ZIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppppp !!!!!

Woooohooooo there goes my friend Erick sliding down the slippery slope of restoration........

Way to go Brother !!!!

Nicely done

**Maximilian** · 12-23-2009, 02:42 AM

Erick,

we all went through the first and I think you did great. You also kept the scales proportionate to the blade. Very clean.

Good job.

**Muirtach** · 12-23-2009, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by gssixgun

ZIIIiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiippppppp !!!!!

Woooohooooo there goes my friensd Erick sliding down the slippery slope of restoration........

Way to go Brother !!!!

Nicely done

That is one steep slope too. I do not even want to think about how much I have spent in the last month on restoration stuff and razors to play with. And I am looking at new hones too.. Well at least I have a job again finally I suppose.

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