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03-21-2015, 02:20 AM #21Razor Vulture
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Gawd. I am fiddy-five and ain't had a need to chant yet. Don't know if I can? I could be doomed!
Originally Posted by Wolfpack34
I know Tom...that's what I found so "HUMERUS"...
I'M SERIOUS TOO...you should try the chant trick. It's important though to try not to laugh!
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03-21-2015, 11:27 AM #22Senior Member
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Very impressive job. Love the scales. Can you explain the process you use to get the crocus finish on the blade?
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03-21-2015, 01:20 PM #23Str8Faced Gent.
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Really nice save And beautiful finish on the blade Mike..
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03-21-2015, 04:50 PM #24Senior Member
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Thanks Karl... Originally Posted by karlej
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.
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03-21-2015, 04:51 PM #25Senior Member
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Thanks Mike... Originally Posted by MikeB52
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03-22-2015, 01:28 PM #26Senior Member
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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!!!
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03-22-2015, 03:09 PM #27Senior Member
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Whoa! Absolutely beautiful! I love it!
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03-22-2015, 03:22 PM #28Razor Vulture
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That is exactly how he does it. Except he chants the whole time. While not laughing, of course. Originally Posted by Tarkus
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!
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03-22-2015, 04:08 PM #29Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Tarkus
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: Originally Posted by sharptonn
That is exactly how he does it. Except he chants the whole time. While not laughing, of course.
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!
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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.
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03-22-2015, 04:09 PM #30Senior Member
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Thank you Mike... Originally Posted by mglindo
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