Violin Scales. Do I have too much time on my hands or what?

I am still learning how to make scales so decided to try something different--Violin Scales. Here is the result.

http://www.winpte.com/str8/ViolinScales.jpg

The body of the violin is chechen and neck is purpleheart. The blade is an e-bay special, full hollow ground 6/8 Moutin & Kirspel, Solingen. Original scales were flimsy plastic so I did not mind getting rid of them.

I also tried to fancy up the washer by grinding out spokes. Made a simple jig so that the spacing of the cut-outs is pretty even. The cuts are made with a cutting wheel.

http://www.winpte.com/str8/WasherGear.jpg

What do you think of the scales?

Nothing wrong with being creative :D

I think the theme-razor idea is fresh and original, aside from some scroll work on the same ole shape and style we see on many ebay razors. It looks like you did a pretty good job on those.

My only critique, if it's even a critique, would be the delicate nature of these scales might be more fitting (purportion wise) on a smaller more delicate blade like a 3/8 or 4/8. Or, to make the scales more purportional to a larger blade, maybe just go with the body of the violin minus the neck.

Good job, and bloody creative :cool:

I really like it!:)
Your creativity is a pleasure to see. I hope that you continue to let your imagination lead you to new areas. Looking forward to your next piece of artwork!:)

Good Job, Man! I'm with Randy, do another one!

Beautiful work Vlad!

For you next "request", could you do a Stratocaster? That is SO cool!

RT

Thanks for the encouragement.

I do agree with the critique that the blade is too bulky for the scales. The razor looks better when it is closed than open. The choice was made hastily as I started to make the scales and then realized that I needed a blade to fit into them. So I grabbed the first blade that fit and not one that would look balanced. I like bigger blades for shaving which also skewed my choice.

Next time I will go slower and make the scales for the blade. I may even change the blade for a 5/8 which will look better.

A stratocaster is a great idea for the next project. Do you think it would look good with the same woods?

Wow! I love the fact that the scales protect only the blade section and have a bar leading up through the shank. Those really are incredible.

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Originally Posted by vladsch

Thanks for the encouragement.

I do agree with the critique that the blade is too bulky for the scales. The razor looks better when it is closed than open. The choice was made hastily as I started to make the scales and then realized that I needed a blade to fit into them. So I grabbed the first blade that fit and not one that would look balanced. I like bigger blades for shaving which also skewed my choice.

Next time I will go slower and make the scales for the blade. I may even change the blade for a 5/8 which will look better.

A stratocaster is a great idea for the next project. Do you think it would look good with the same woods?

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I would think something in ebony or something very blonde.

RT

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Originally Posted by vladsch

A stratocaster is a great idea for the next project. Do you think it would look good with the same woods?

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Classic Strat Bodies are made of Ash or Alder (you may substitute maple, for strenght), and colored with two (tobaco (black)-yellow) and three tone (black/red/yellow) sunburst. The neck on the '54 you selected is entirely made of one-piece maple, including the finger/fret board. In the '60-es Fender uses Rosewood for fingerboards...

Nenad (playing Stivie's "Tin Pan Alley")