Thread: Why did he waste his time? Scales and Razors.

Originally Posted by gugi

No, you wouldn't be banned for modifying Gold Dollars or showcasing them, or claiming they shave with the best, but it is still one of the stupidest things you've said.

What you want to note is that this site is not about promoting yourself, and saying how much you've learned but sharing that knowledge with others, not just taking from them.
You can do competitions and the self promotion elsewhere, but it is worth remembering that there were many stars before you over there, some bigger and brighter than you and now they're just black holes...

I for one totally disagree with Gugis post here - yet again he comes across as a self-opiniated know all. I would much rather have the opportunity of looking at these works of art than not so please do not delete the post Mycarver.

edit - I'd go so far as to say that Gigi owes an apology here - there is just no reason for his bad tempered outburst. Unfortunately it's not the first time it's happened.

No, I deleted them myself.
If it upsets some then it's not worth it.
Truthfully I don't know what has been posted, how to do what, what can be done, if it's been done, how do you do it. I thought this was a custom thread and I thought some of these fit that description. I meant no harm.
If this was seen as self promotion then fine, I took it down.If I put it in the wrong forum,,,, sorry.
But if it could have been a source of questions and answers then that's another thing. Till then off they go.
I left the first one up . If it has to go as well then fine .
Overkill on my part. Could be. But those who did see the shots,, did you have questions? I wouldn't have put them up thinking you wouldn't.

Originally Posted by mycarver

I'm sorry.
If you feel the post should be deleted please do so. I'll delete it my self if you like.
Yes, I have learned a lot doing these. I thought there was such a variety of ideas that might be of interest to others. Many may not have been considered and if that's the case then if people arent aware of what can be done , showing what has been done might spur some questions. You can't ask questions how to do something if you haven't seen it done can you?

I don't want to delete your posts, I simply think that they should be more than "look at the great work I've done", and include posts about "here is how I did this thing that I didn't know how to do before".

Originally Posted by mycarver

If anyone has questions as to how I did these ,,, feel free to ask.

I don't look much in the workshop, but the last time I saw somebody asking you that question your answer was "I figured it myself, and I'm keeping it to myself because I plan to charge money by doing it".

Your razors are not upsetting at all, what is upsetting is the lack of details about the process which seems to be systematic. Plus your public attack of the way we manage this site by implying something that's just not true.

Originally Posted by Bruno

They sure look great. The thing about working on hardened steel is that you can't do it with the usual tools that a common person would have in his toolbox. With pro tools, it is of course possible, but not with regular files etc.

I think many guys would have, or could easily get a Dremel.

Files, no. They don't work on tempered steel. But put a stone or cutting wheel you'll find at any Home Depot or Lowes sitting right next to the Dremel and off you go.

I read quite often about guys having dremels to restore razors. I didn't think it's too far out there to have one.
Then too this may be one of the Stupid Things I say. Assuming someone has a Dremel.

...... as a admin you should have taken that message in a pm IMO this will just cause drama. i get your point Gugi but there is a nicer way to inform your fellow members before you outburst with a negative tone.

Originally Posted by MrMagnus

...... as a admin you should have taken that message in a pm IMO this will just cause drama. i get your point Gugi but there is a nicer way to inform your fellow members before you outburst with a negative tone.

Yes, I should have, but I thought that his public accusation has to be addressed publicly. Probably got carried away with airing things that I should not have.

Originally Posted by gugi

I don't want to delete your posts, I simply think that they should be more than "look at the great work I've done", and include posts about "here is how I did this thing that I didn't know how to do before".


I don't look much in the workshop, but the last time I saw somebody asking you that question your answer was "I figured it myself, and I'm keeping it to myself because I plan to charge money by doing it".

Your razors are not upsetting at all, what is upsetting is the lack of details about the process which seems to be systematic. Plus your public attack of the way we manage this site by implying something that's just not true.

I post the razors I finish on the Customs forum. I've answered questions about my work. I've submitted a tutorial about how I unpin a razor as it was questioned several times.
I'm sorry not posting with each razor I do, the exact process in how it was done. But how many times should I post,,,, Sand,, then Sand,, then sand some more, then polish?
I think it's been covered.
I've never posted these other razors so how was I to know who had questions about a specific thing?

And did some guys know this stuff was even being done?
Show what I did ,,and let the questions fly.
Why would I have posted them not expecting questions?
And then do what?
Ignore them?

And I think I missed some public accusation.
A comment about GD's? That's an accusation? That many don't care for them? That's not an accusation. That's the truth. Me included. Out of the box they stink. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
It was tongue in cheek.
I may be mistaken bit wasn't a GD nominated recently for shave of the week?

Originally Posted by mycarver

But how many times should I post,,,, Sand,, then Sand,, then sand some more, then polish?
I think it's been covered.

I am not talking about 'sand on X, then on Y, then on Z....' threads.
But given how excited you are about what you've learned, I don't think the following threads would be out of order
"Making custom acrylic"
"File work on hardened steel"
"Etching complex patterns on razors"
etc..

Why not use the razors as an example to illustrate what you've learned in the workshop section instead of posting the finished work in the gallery section where the replies are pretty much guaranteed to be 'amazing work'.

Nice Scales

Well that was a failed attempt at generating interest in a variety of topics . Sorry to have upset you but you did get it right. I love building these things whatever they may be.

And they continue to excite me to no end. I guess my enthusiasm got the best of me. I won't do it again.

Now there is a lesson taught and earned.

Again. I apologize .
Wrong time. Wrong forum Wrong post.