Thread: refurb of a Cmon Blackie

I paid a little too much for this, but I had to have it, as The initials PJM have a connection for me. I did pay much less than these usually go for, but the blade is a bit overhoned, and the nickel diamond was coming off the scales. It was just under 5 hours start to finish, not yet honed.

Oh, and I came up with my own washer doming method since I couldnt find a dopping block.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Oh, and I came up with my own washer doming method since I couldnt find a dopping block.

And you're going to keep that a secret?

Turned out nicely, they are indeed very nice shavers IMHO

Wow, that's an amazing transformation.
Beautiful.

Originally Posted by souschefdude

Oh, and I came up with my own washer doming method since I couldnt find a dopping block.

Do tell. I haven't tackled that one yet so any insight would be great!

I drilled a hole in the side of my hammer head , which I use as an anvil. The hole is the same diameter as the washer being domed. The hole is barely 1/16 inch deep. I rounded the bottom of a drill bit which is just slightly smaller than the hole. Place washer in hole, face side down. Tap down with the drill bit. Remove by tapping into the washer hole with a 1/16inch punch.

Nice save. You will love the way it shaves. Lots of ways to dome. You did a really authentic job.

I also just gone done restoring a cmon blackie..there great shavers.. I have also been searching for a long time.. With the crazy prices I finally found one at a decent price.. The search and wait was worth it.. Enjoy great job!!

Sounds pretty logical on the doming. My stumbling block was the punch. The drill bit is perfect. Thanks

Looks great, nice restore!