Noob's first rescale

[jbitting]

Yes.. finally, my first attempt at scales has resulted in... er... results..

and yes, there's plenty I'll do different next time.
...but all in all, since I plan to use it myself and not make a showpiece of it, I'm rather satisfied with this first attempt.

I gotta say.. you guys make this look so much easier than it really is, and my hat's off to ya.

Friedr. Baurmann & Sohne "Comfort 40" (Solingen, Germany)
scales are red-oak (natural) w/ 10 coats poly (don't ask )
wedge of aluminum.. just 'cause it felt right at the time
edge still taped to protect it (and me) during the process.
ready for honing

first.. as I brought it home
heavier tarnish and rust than the picture shows.
significant etching


..and now..
chose to remove as little material as possible since I want it to be a shaver, which meant leaving most of the etching and pitting... just cleaned it up and gave it a bit o' polish.

 

[LaughingAtFate]

Nice Job! The scales work well with the shape of the razor to mine eyes

Far better then what I would be able to do, that's for certain, Definitely a good first effort. Gonna do more?

 

[jbitting]

Nice Job! The scales work well with the shape of the razor to mine eyes

Far better then what I would be able to do, that's for certain, Definitely a good first effort. Gonna do more?

thanks much... it *IS* appreciated...

ya.. at least have one more (boker) to do..
after that?... probably... I think I'm catching the bug.

 

[Ray-man]

For your first attempt, that's a great job! I will look forward to your future projects.

Keep up the good work.

Ray

 

[netsurfr]

Very nice job!

 

[jbitting]

For your first attempt, that's a great job! I will look forward to your future projects.

Keep up the good work.

Ray

Very nice job!

Thanks guys..
..really appreciate the encouragement.

Jake

 

[Luc]

Good work!