Thanks for the response... I have one of those... Maybe I should use it :-). Great inspirational work... Makes me wanna build a grinder!
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Someone correct me if I am wrong on this - I think the ratio of spine to width is 4 x 1. If I'm right, 3/16 stock would be too thin to get the preferred @17 degree edge angle. Your razor would still work, but the edge wouldn't last as long. For your sake, I hope I'm wrong. Charlie??? Bear?? Anyone?
That said, you made a darn nice looking razor.
4 to 1 is the correct approximate ratio. Isn't exact, but "close enough".
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx16...bTQ/edit?pli=1
This might help...
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx16...bTQ/edit?pli=1
Thanks for all the kind words. I know every time I make anything, I learn a lot. I really appreciate all I am able to glean from forum goers online.