My first SC productions

[coolsimon]

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.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4061/pictures007hm6.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pictures007hm6.jpg)

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/9682/pictures008re7.th.jpg (http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pictures008re7.jpg)

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::

[Bill]

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.

[coolsimon]

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.:D

[xChris]

Lovely grain in your choice of woods. The mammoth ivory wedge was a cool choice too. What's the finish?

[coolsimon]

Top razor was refinished with superglue (CA) and the lower was finished with some fluids used for finishing wood on a lathe.

regards,simon

[xChris]

I thought I recognized the glint of CA on the top one. However, the finish on the other looks well done too.

[mrcleanhead]

Nice work Simon. I agree with Bill on the bottom wood :drool What are the blades and their sizes?

John

[PalmettoB]

Simon:
Those are sweet looking razors. Doing SC proud.

I sent you a PM, BTW. :D

[bg42]

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

[coolsimon]

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::

[Bill]

The blades were restored ,reground and finished by Joe Chandler
Ya mean you cheated?....:eek: Turn yourself in...

:char039

[coolsimon]

Ya mean you cheated?....:eek: Turn yourself in...

:char039


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

[Joe C]

That's high quality work.:D I love laburnum, too. Wish I could find some more.