F.A. Clauberg Tonsorial Gem

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08-24-2013, 07:08 PM
Chugach68

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F.A. Clauberg Tonsorial Gem

Finally finished the restore on this. Now to hone it and shave with it tonight. Cocobolo scales...

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08-24-2013, 07:14 PM
Chugach68

I would say this was a good ebay find. Blade has almost no hone wear.
08-24-2013, 08:44 PM
Laurens

Very pretty! Do you have a before picture?

Excellent job on the scales, I envy those! I might try making some with the same shape, only I do not have the same bolt/pin you used.
08-24-2013, 09:06 PM
Chugach68

No I don't have a before. Didn't think of taking one unfortunately.
08-24-2013, 09:42 PM
Chugach68

The scales were purchased from Hart. I had to drill out the blade pin hole so the bolt/pin would fit
08-24-2013, 09:44 PM
Laurens

Heh, I was going to say they looked a lot like Hart's scales, I thought you had used their's as inspiration ;)
08-24-2013, 10:08 PM
bouschie

Beautiful job. Congratulations
08-24-2013, 10:36 PM
Chugach68

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurens

Heh, I was going to say they looked a lot like Hart's scales, I thought you had used their's as inspiration ;)

I may make some similar on a future restore. I like the look and feel of them.
08-24-2013, 11:10 PM
lz6

Nice work. Let us know how she shaves.
08-25-2013, 12:58 AM
Chugach68

I honed with Norton 1,4,8k, finished with a china 12k. Didn't like the finished edge. Went back to the 8k and tried a stone I recently picked up. I think it is a translucent arkie. It put a very nice mirror finish on the bevel. Then I went to balsa with paste and stropped on my linen and leather. Very nice shaver. Smooth cutting with a nice ring as it cuts the hair on my face..:D
08-25-2013, 02:38 AM
MattCB

That is a very nice looking set-up. May I ask what type of pin you have there? It looks like you counter-sunk it into the wood. Its a neat effect.
08-25-2013, 02:44 AM
Chugach68

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattCB

That is a very nice looking set-up. May I ask what type of pin you have there? It looks like you counter-sunk it into the wood. Its a neat effect.

This was a set of scales I purchased from Hart Steel. They use an Allen head screw and nut. I had to drill out the tang of the razor to accommodate them. I like them. Some people say they loosen up as you use the razor, and if they do I will use something to "lock" the threads a little. Maybe some type of rubber cement, as long as it is not so strong that I have problems removing them if needed.
08-25-2013, 11:48 AM
walleyeman

Nice restore. Very classy look. I haven,t heard the term "ring when it cuts" in a long time. I will say it would be the satisfaction of a hone well done!! I have to say that when shaving and hearing that "ring" seems to make it a much more enjoyable shave. Thanks for sharing!!
Ray