Thread: Obsession paid off

Originally Posted by gssixgun

That is a SERIOUS hunk o steel

Thank god it’s not nearly in the condition of the one I just sent you, I’ve over spent my RAD budget already. I feel comfortable not making a mess of this one.

Very cool find!

Originally Posted by jfk742

WOOHOO! Marked as shipped. Just need some honey horn now. Unfortunately masecraft has minimum $50 order.

Give them a call.

That's the way I like to find um, lots of work to bring um around, by hand. But the sense of accomplishment, is most rewarding, and given with the shave it brings.

She's a beaut, enjoy.

I’ve restored a couple in rougher shape, but nothing with remotely the same amount of real estate, I think 7/8-15/16” has been the widest. I think this razor is well into the 9/8 range.

A big chunk of steel like that should also be easy to re-grind if you want to go that option.

Just got in the mail. A fat 1 1/16” then thins out 15/16”. The pitting isn’t too bad. Definitely needs some sanding but shouldn’t take much more than an hour or two. Need to make a wheel to match the grind, then I’m off too the races. I think I’ll do a wip on this one, should be fun for all.

Austin has sent me some honey horn, time to make a plan.

Your goi g to make a wheel and cover it in sand paper? Or what else might you be talking about?

That’s the idea, something to match the grind radius, I’ll chuck it up on my lathe and get to work, I’ve hand sanded a few and wouldn’t wish that on anyone, plus my arthritis would kick my butt.

I started a WIP thread in the resto part of the forum.