Thread: W&B FBU purist resto

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Although not opposed completely to the 'purist' approach, in this case since this razor was already restored at some point in the past...it obviously was re-ground...I'd opt for another restore.

Yes! Sometimes LOTS of work becomes necessary! It can still be righteous!

You may be able to free up the pivot with the WD-40 by working it back and fourth and rinse with WD and repeat. Keep going till the WD runs out clean. Running some thread through it back and fourth wouldn't hurt either. Unless you go for a restore.

I have one too. Pretty much all I have done with it was soak it in neatsfoot and then wax it with renwax and of course hone it. It has obviously been well loved and looked after for a very very long time. It likely has gunk and rust at the pivot, but that will take away from my perfect original razor if I touch a single thing, so that is how she will stay. One of the few that I plan on being the custodian of until the end of my lifespan.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I have one too. Pretty much all I have done with it was soak it in neatsfoot and then wax it with renwax and of course hone it. It has obviously been well loved and looked after for a very very long time. It likely has gunk and rust at the pivot, but that will take away from my perfect original razor if I touch a single thing, so that is how she will stay. One of the few that I plan on being the custodian of until the end of my lifespan.

Betcha that one shaves a treat!


So, PR! Seems your thread has turned into a razor show!
This subforum is generally for completed razors.
Get the project going in the workshop subforum.
Guys will help and notsomuch!

You know it Tom!

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Although not opposed completely to the 'purist' approach, in this case since this razor was already restored at some point in the past...it obviously was re-ground...I'd opt for another restore.

I'm curious as to what tells you that it was re-ground? How thin it is?

Mike will elaborate,, but IMO you can see that your stabilizer is a 1 1/2 job by comparing it to Entropy's original wedge grind and the double stabilizers of my hollow examples. As they reground wedge blades, they thinned them out. Another stabilizer of thicker material than the reground blade, provided a gradual 'stair step' to maintain strength and integrity.
As Wolfpack mentioned, your blade shows evidence of earlier regrinding and later attempted restoration likely erased much of that.

Originally Posted by Wolfpack34

Although not opposed completely to the 'purist' approach, in this case since this razor was already restored at some point in the past...it obviously was re-ground...I'd opt for another restore.

Your point is valid. I got so hung up on fine details I didn't even look at the stabilizers lol. Forrest through the trees, and all...

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Mike will elaborate,, but IMO you can see that your stabilizer is a 1 1/2 job by comparing it to Entropy's original wedge grind and the double stabilizers of my hollow examples. As they reground wedge blades, they thinned them out. Another stabilizer of thicker material than the reground blade, provided a gradual 'stair step' to maintain strength and integrity.
As Wolfpack mentioned, your blade shows evidence of earlier regrinding and later attempted restoration likely erased much of that.

I don't have anything more to add...You hit the nail on the head Tom!

The position of that rusty pitted spot on the top tip of the spine is in an excellent position I think.
Easy to remove, compared to other places.

I would tape the cutting edge for safety . Turn it upside down. Tape or tack some coarse glass paper to a flat surface , Check your angles and with a little WD40 and start sanding.
Bobs your uncle