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")

I like it :tu

Wonderful idea! :D

That is really cool. :rock:

An excellent job!

Regards,
Neil

That is really cool looking and INNOVATIVE....
Well done, Vlad!
Tom

And the price for awakening the zombie goes to Lee! ;)

What a clever chap. Well done Sir.:tu

That's really cool. I love the fact that you've made the item fit the shape, rather than picking something that lends it's self to the 'general' shape of scales - fish or what ever.

Loving it - the strat idea is a great one.

Vladsch

I'm curious, after these 3 years those scales are still working? or any issue having many parts?

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Originally Posted by vulcano

Vladsch

I'm curious, after these 3 years those scales are still working? or any issue having many parts?

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I didn't even notice this was 3 years old, good spot!

you are crazy man! I think it's awesome.

creativity is the name of the game.
consider this. you will never be able to please everyone.
so do what you want, love or like.

:tu

****ing amazing. i love it.

hah im suprised noone made sacles that look like a vagina or ***** yet.

hahah im sorry but that would be great :thinking::rock::rofl2:

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Originally Posted by hoglahoo

I like it :tu

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Is your profession archeology?:roflmao

Outlaw, it's probably because those are neither classy or fitting for a razor. It just seems to be in bad taste. That's just me though:shrug:

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Originally Posted by Quick Orange

Is your profession archeology?:roflmao

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Yes I like to dig up old information - actually I was looking for info on the brand and realized I had seen this before and never bumped it so it was long overdue :)

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Outlaw, it's probably because those are neither classy or fitting for a razor. It just seems to be in bad taste. That's just me though:shrug:

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i happen to be a very big fan of the female anatomy. and its not what it is, its how its done. if you do the scales like a professional then its classy, if you do it stupid and raunchy...then well im not gonna lie im still rowdy for it.

but i understand what you mean. im just an idiot.

Vlad the Amazing.
That guy did incredible work even restoring blade etches. :bow
Hasn't posted in a couple of years tho :(

Yeah. He's a programmer or something who was off work for a while and this is what he did with his free time. He ended up getting employed again and works long hours, spending the rest of his time with his wife and daughters if memory serves me, and it usually does more than it doesn't. :D

X

I have seen two of your razors since I have been on this site. Your work is truly incredible. In truth, this razor should be in a museum of modern art somewhere because it is truly something artistic. Besides nobody who thought of an idea like this could make it come to life like you have.
Truly Amazing!

Great idea. They turned out really well!
For your next trick... you think you could make the violin playable?

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Originally Posted by vulcano

Vladsch

I'm curious, after these 3 years those scales are still working? or any issue having many parts?

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Unfortunately, Vlad will not answer your question because he has left SRP due to lack of time. Imo, Vlad is still the restoration champion.

Btw, that violin razor is in the posession of Bill Ellis. You can always drop him a mail if you really want to know more about it.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Unfortunately, Vlad will not answer your question because he has left SRP due to lack of time. Imo, Vlad is still the restoration champion.

Btw, that violin razor is in the posession of Bill Ellis. You can always drop him a mail if you really want to know more about it.

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Thank you I will ask him on B&B......have a nice day

Good design as well as execution! Man I could come up with quite a few designs I'd like to see on some of my blades that could use new scales!