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I shot this pic to the chatters on Sunday. It was part of what I did in the garage that day while waiting for people to show up for my open house. It's still in the very rough stage. Like 120 grit or something like that. Any way, I'll post more pics when I progress with the scales.
Aluminum lined scales ~ oosik base ~ imitation abalone tips ~ buffalo horn spacer
These scales will take some 8/8 blades... not the Friodur style, though.
http://tinyurl.com/lolv7
Bill you are really talented. It is fun to see what you have made. I think I am going to suggest a forum to showcase members work.:)
Bill,
Very very nice. You are unbelieveable in what you can do. Your talent is awesome.
Thanks Nenad...guys...
Cool compliments...
I love the way that grain came out in the oosik...beautiful splicing with the abalone.............'Maestro Bill" from now on in my book!!!! :cool:
is oosik really made from the :thinking: penis from a walrus???
Everytime I start feeling like my work is starting to get there, I take a look at your stuff and realize I have a lot more ground to cover. I wish my rough work looked this good.Quote:
Originally Posted by urleebird
That is what mastery is: Seemingly effortless attainment of perfection.
Bill, you are a master of your art.
What he said. This might be the ultimate simbol of male masculinity, but it's enchanting, as usual. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by superfly
This is a beautiful peice! I was wondering why the green part reminded me of a polished pickle :thinking: (I guess its my twisted version of subliminal messaging).
I have been following your work for sometime and I have to agree you have a real talent and I really look forward to seeing more.
Cheers Mate!
Yup! The bone inside, actually. However, this one is about 10,000 or so years old.Quote:
...is oosik really made from the :thinking: penis from a walrus???
And this is what it could look like if I use the custom blade I am working on, shown here... Both are still in the very rough stages. More on this blade is in the General Forum / Want to Use A Custom for A Week?
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2965.jpg
Bill,
I've seen lots of "pretty" and "beautiful" razors along the way. But to me, "rustic" is the best of the bunch! And this is truly "rustic"!
RT
IF?! The way the french point matches up with the contoured scales I'd say it's destined.Quote:
Originally Posted by urleebird
But you're the master and know better than I.
X
now i'm speechless...
That's a really interesting blade style, Bill. It looks like a great size and geometry. Cool stuff!
Well... 95% done. Gotta put in stabilizer pins at the tip of the oosik and one at the base of the abalone. Then it's time to match it with a blade. The imitation abalone is surprisingly nice for something not real. A lot of depth and many iridescent flowing colors. Almost neon. It's a good match with heartwood oosik. I will be doing this combo again...
http://tinyurl.com/zvdxa
http://tinyurl.com/okg39
Wow! Those are beautiful scales. I love the design of the blade too!
Hal
I am the VERY lucky owner of an Oosik scaled mirror finished razor from Bill. I cannot say enough about this material. It's easily the most beautiful piece I own and I think the liner feature is something we should see more of. Did I mention the bindings? Man oh man!
Bill
Those are looking very good. The wide spacer realy creats a nice transition from the smooth abalone to the textured oosik, nice color break. Realy looks nice. :)
Well... I got a blade in the mail today from an ebay purchase. I looked at that French point and the condition of the blade and decided that I just had to put it on these scales. It belongs there... My pics didn't come out so good this time... sorry
It will be for sale on my web site. If by chance someone beats you to it, paypal will give a message that the invoice has been paid. Point being, it won't allow multiple buyers for the same razor which had been a big problem for me a while back. Anyway, here it is...
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2974.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2973.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2979.jpg
Here are a couple more pics...
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2995.jpg
This shows the relative size next to a standard size razor...
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2996.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/SRP/IMG_2986.jpg
Simply gorgeous! I love the attention to detail in your work. I've been away for a couple of days and missed a hole buch of great posts. Came back today and found a ton of eye candy in the posts. This is definitely one of them.
The absense was all worth it, though. I resurected my workshop and took over the garage completely. Moved all the boxes out and moved all my equipment from my parents' garage. Now have my floor standing drill press and my table saw. It is now a great little woodworking shop. Now I can start playing with scales and boxes again. :D
That has got to be the nicest and most beautiful razor I've ever seen. Wow.
I don't blame you for mounting the scales on a razor. I was thinking that those were too nice to ship all around the world to a bunch of roughnecks. Razor looks great
WOW, I've been amazed at the beauty and craftsmanship of your work since finding this site Bill. I've even talked to the Wifey about sending my favorite shavers (when they make themselves known) that might have Celluloid scales to you for customization to make them even more special. Though I'll also have to refind your website (using Wifey's computer and it's in my Favorites on the one I left in the Middle East) to potentially pick up one of your creations before one of my own show their true worth and deserve your talented recreation.
Brian
Brian...
Thanks for the compliment... Here's the web site... don't ever lose it again :)
http://www.billysblades.com
Thanks Bill, I won't lose this link, and you'll probably hear from me or the Wifey soon as I now get a One Razor allowance per month LOL.
Brian