There was more brown spots like at the tip there I was able to remove with a wire brush but I can't seem to remove that one in the pic. I also sanded a little with 320. I'm not worried about them being perfect, but do you think there's anything else I can do before repinning? Lastly, can someone tell me what you call these scales? Are they celluloid?
Is there anything I can do to clean this scales up a bit?
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The pictures show what appear to be honey horn scales. Horn is a natural product and generally contains discolorations of some sort. Those discolorations add to the character of the scales. Try to smooth out the scales with some fine sandpaper (1200 grit or higher) or some fine steel wool. If you have access to a buffer, it can shine up the scales nicely.
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I have access to a dremel. Would that work? What compound do you buff them with?
White compound normally used for stainless steel also works for horn scales. If you have multiple speeds, start off at low speeds and then move up so you do not lose control of either the scales or the Dremel.
I have a variety of horn scales and love the variations in pattern. I do not have any honey horn, but the ones I have seen are quite attractive. Good luck on your project.
I have a variety of horn scales and love the variations in pattern. I do not have any honey horn, but the ones I have seen are quite attractive. Good luck on your project.
I've used 1000, 1500, and 2500 wet/dry sandpaper. The bone scales were mostly dirty so initially I used hot water, Dawn, toothbrush, and tooth paste. Sandpaper follows if not satisfied.
you might also rehydrate them in neatsfoot oil ,soak for a day or two
Something about that neatsfoot idea is undesirable.
why ? it's been used for years on horn scales I just did my W-B wedge and they look like new
Just seems like a nasty residue to contend with. How do you get it to perform the desired function and then remove it from the bone scales?
horn scales not bone
it soaks into the horn then you just wipe off the excuses
it soaks into the horn then you just wipe off the excuses
Should work with bone to since that's where neatsfoot oil originates. I doubt you can wipe it all off. I just wouldn't want the feel.
horn is the same as hair bone is not
think hot oil treatment for dry hair
anyway do as you like it's your razor
think hot oil treatment for dry hair
anyway do as you like it's your razor
I will.
Looks to be a natural variation in the honey horn to me. They look great!
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That is a must with horn scales as they dry out and split or delaminate, so give them a soak for a day in Neatsfoot oil then leave to stand on a paper towel to soak the excess out. And sand with very fine wet and dry then buff up and they will look like new.
also those are honey horn scales..... and the brown stain as you say is not, but a colouring of the scales and adds the wow factor as it could be brown, black, or white...
This one I made the scales not so long back
this is how I got it
I could have gone with black as in the top or honey bottom I went honey
And this is after
this is how I got it
I could have gone with black as in the top or honey bottom I went honey
And this is after
absolutely beautiful
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