Thread: 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.



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.



What do you think of the scales?

Nothing wrong with being creative

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

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.

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?

I would think something in ebony or something very blonde.

RT

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?

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")