A new handle for an old razor.

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Looks African, and a bit monochromatic with the gold head, but you are the one who has to like it not me.

I would work that handle by hand, I don't see any need for heavy equipment.

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I'm sure that one will look quite nice when finished. Especially without the others to compare it to. It was just not my top choice if you were looking for opinions. As TobyC already said it's your taste that really matters on material selection for your razor. I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

You guys may be right. I've been accused of monochromatic choices in suits and ties before too  Maybe I'll try the Black one. So I thought you were going to give a hint of the process or order to make it easier after asking of what tools were available ? I figured get the rough shape with a band saw, if routing getting edges desired and then sand away until finish is attained. Then drill the hole. What size did you drill for it?

Maybe not the most best way but I drilled first. Then I cut the profile that would be seen from the side view. Next trim the sides off to get the taper seenfrom the top view. Next router and then sand. Lastly glue on head and clean up final details.
If you wait till last to drill the hole it will be harder to safely hold the handle and get a clean hole.
I don't know what size hole it was. I just drilled test holes in a piece of scrap till I found the one just big enough for a slip fit. Also it takes VERY LITTLE glue when you do this because it's a tight fit. Wipe any extra glue off Fast and then do any extra clean up necessary.