here are the first two complete productions from my SC location..I will say that I have a few issues to work out and Im slow at it but overall Im happy with what I produced. Wood- Top One is Zebrano Lower is Laburnam ( wood I got from home in scotland) Spacer is Mammoth ivory on the Laburnum and Plexi glass on the Zebrano Pins...well I was messing around with them and so have used all sizes and bullseyes. I enjoyed making them alot and have still a few issues with my pinning, the next set is already in my head so its just a case of finding the time....lol (*anyone else got a 2 year old)... Blades by Joe C regards,simon::
Good job on both razors, simon. I especially like the shape of the scales and the wood on the bottom razor. Keep at it because it looks like you have the talent.
thanks thanks bill, i appreciate that, was busy trying to get this up that I put the wood names back to front. Thanks for the comments.
Lovely grain in your choice of woods. The mammoth ivory wedge was a cool choice too. What's the finish?
The finish Top razor was refinished with superglue (CA) and the lower was finished with some fluids used for finishing wood on a lathe. regards,simon
I thought I recognized the glint of CA on the top one. However, the finish on the other looks well done too.
Nice work Simon. I agree with Bill on the bottom wood :drool What are the blades and their sizes? John
Simon ,for your first go ,these a great ,and you know the old saying ,slow and steady etc etc keep up the good work Kind regards Peter
My Razors well to answer some questions for you kindly gents.. The razors, 1. The Zebrano wood set is a 5/8th wedge made by Thomas Ibbotson,Whitechapel ,Liverpool,finnished in CA. 2.The Laburnam set is aprox.6/8th,(nearer 7/8th) i think and it is a Joseph Rodgers & Sons,Cutlers to Their Majesties, this piece was finished with a substance called sand and seal, a product used for finishing wood turned on Laithes. The blades were restored ,reground and finished by Joe Chandler and considering the condition of them he has acheived a miracle and given them new life. Well I hope I have been able to answer your questions and thanks for your comments regards,simon.. ps peter thatmakes 3...lol::
i should have said sorry guys if I should have said my knowledge isnt good enough to restore blades yet, i only do scales for now..sorry if any of you thought that i had restored the blades. my apologies to you all..... ok Bill ...it was a fair cop...:transport003
