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    Quote Originally Posted by bdcoffey View Post
    I used a checkering file.
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by skipnord View Post
    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.

    That's what tape is for right ;-) 2 layers should make it 4/16 it may be cheating but it works!

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by PierreR View Post
    4 to 1 is the correct approximate ratio. Isn't exact, but "close enough".
    I know I am a bit off of ideal its sounds. I feel like I have seen a discussion of angle and shave quality somewhere and there seemed to be quite a range of angles if I remember correctly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heespharm View Post
    Thanks for the response... I have one of those... Maybe I should use it :-). Great inspirational work... Makes me wanna build a grinder!
    If you go for a grinder, you might consider buying a KMG. I know you can build clones easily enough, but they are built well and if you have a way to make money with it, it will pay for itself quickly. I make tools and knives primarily with mine and love it.
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    Good point - problem solved.

    Quote Originally Posted by Heespharm View Post
    That's what tape is for right ;-) 2 layers should make it 4/16 it may be cheating but it works!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bdcoffey View Post
    I don't remember what this wood is called, any help here?
    Bubinga?

    great looking razor! well done!

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    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.

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