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01-26-2014, 08:39 PM #1Member
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My First Straight
Here is my first go at making a razor. This blade is 8/8 and would probably be best described as 1/4 hollow as I ground it with a 10" contact wheel. I used 3/16" flat-ground O-1 steel as my starting point. The cutting edge is 3" long. I don't remember what this wood is called, any help here? I am excited to see how it shaves after I get it honed. Thanks to everyone here, I use everyone's work as examples and inspiration.
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01-26-2014, 08:58 PM #2Senior Member
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wow, if that's your first...I can't imagine what you'll put out with some practice.
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I'll say so too. How does it shave?
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01-26-2014, 09:39 PM #4Member
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Bob, not sure on the shave yet. I am going to send it out to Doc226 for honing then I'll post an update. Originally Posted by BobH
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Wow, that looks really good. That's something to be proud of.
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01-26-2014, 09:19 PM #6Member
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Thanks jcsixx!
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01-26-2014, 09:28 PM #7
Bravo Brian! Nicely done. 'Love the shoulderless lines.
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How did you make the top jimps?
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01-27-2014, 02:49 AM #9Always Thinkun
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Awesome razor!!
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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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