Gawd. I am fiddy-five and ain't had a need to chant yet. Don't know if I can? I could be doomed! :dropjaw:
Very impressive job. Love the scales. Can you explain the process you use to get the crocus finish on the blade?
Slow to notice this thread.
Really nice save And beautiful finish on the blade Mike..
Congrats.
Thanks Karl...
I'm trying to put together a blog post with pictures (coming soon I hope!) showing the process and the steps...since I've been asked to do this. Basically I use a combination of hand sanding, a buffer with 400 grit compound, and a Dremel with a 1.5 inch wheel. The crocus is applied by hand. You can purchase the crocus sheets (800 Grit) online...although lately I have been playing around with a crocus powder mixed with beeswax and paraffin and a buffing wheel.
The one caveat is that it does take a lot of time...but for me it's worth it for the effect!
In the meantime...Here's a couple of close-up shots of the blade face to show you what it looks like a little better.
Attachment 196392Attachment 196393Attachment 196397
Just wonderful Mike. A true master restorer you are.
Oh and dont tell Tom your secret, tell him you use a banjo grinder with an 80 grit disc on it. Har!!!
Whoa! Absolutely beautiful! I love it!
Mike
That is exactly how he does it. Except he chants the whole time. While not laughing, of course. :D
I will probably never do it, even if he divulges how. Although it does make some pitted old wedges look very nice, I do expect that no thinner grinds will stand up to the process.
Besides, I have no banjo grinder and all this is funny as Hell to me! :roflmao
Thanks Darl...you know I appreciate the kind words. But seriously...Tom, you can do this...here is my secret tool (as Darl suggested). Besides the 'Chanting' of course:
Supermet D D Gardner Grinder Aligning Banjo Used | eBay
Now I know it is pricey...but with the size of YOUR razor museum I am sure you can get a lot of use out of this tool. ;) :rofl2: