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Ookla My first set of scales! 12-23-2009, 01:34 AM
0livia This is VERY nice for a... 12-23-2009, 01:35 AM
DPflaumer For sure! Much nicer than my... 12-23-2009, 02:18 AM
Ookla I have power tools, but I... 12-23-2009, 02:54 AM
ChrisL I think you did a great job. ... 12-23-2009, 03:02 AM
Muirtach beautiful wood and a nice... 12-23-2009, 03:21 AM
  1. 12-23-2009, 01:34 AM #1
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    Default My first set of scales!

    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.
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    This is VERY nice for a first!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 0livia View Post
    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.
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    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.
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    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?

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    beautiful wood and a nice clean line. great job
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisL View Post

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

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    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.
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