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Jack's Joseph Allen restore
Hello all,
I work with a gentleman who's name is Mike. He is my mentor and a good friend. I have a lot of respect for him. His knowledge and his patience is second to none. He had a very good friend named "Jack". Jack passed away a few months ago. Mike had acquired his tool box. In his tool box was a straight razor, a Joseph Allen.
Mike brought it to me at work knowing that I shaved with them and did some restorations. He also brought me some of Jacks old files.
I made a one piece from one of Jacks old files. I did show it a while back here on SRP. That is the first couple of pictures. Secondly I restored Jack"s old Allen.
After listening to some stories that Mike shared with me from his and Jacks experiences working together, it sounds as though Jack was somewhat of a character. So while restoring I felt that leaving it a little rough would represent to Mike the character that Jack was.
To start the scales just crumbled as I filed on the pins. One scale seemed a bit lighter in color than the other as though it had seen some sun or "something".
I started working the razor down with sand paper and stopped short and polished. Some pitting still remained. I made new scales from some very dark green G10. Brass pins and double stacked washers were to finish. The wedge is the original lead wedge. A hone all the way up to finish on a 12K naniwa.
And yes I just shaved with it also. A very nice shave thank you.
I would like to thank Mike for the privilege of restoring Jacks razor and I will return it to you tomorrow.
Jack I hope you approve.
Comments are welcome!!
Ray
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