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    Nice job. I really like that brass wedge. You made those collars? Noice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by dinnermint View Post
    Nice job. I really like that brass wedge. You made those collars? Noice!
    Thanks Mint! Yes, I made these collars from brass tubing based on the info found here http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...-vlad-how.html many thanks to the folks who contributed info for that. I follow that method pretty close except I made my mandrel out of a roofing nail and after the collars are formed I dish out the top a little with a slightly larger drill bit so the pin can set in.

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    Impressive work, scales, pins, washer, finish on blade, time correct and beautifully done, Enjoy!
    All done by hand, +1.
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    Very nicely done ! The time and patience put you put in is evident in the outcome. Kudos !
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    Stunning work all the way around, and it must have been a lot of work to do by hand! Would you care to share your sanding progression and technique to get that beautiful finish and crisp lines? If you consider it a proprietary secret, I respect that too- just curious for my own future plans. Thanks-Aaron
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    Beautiful work! I love the contrast between the spine and the blade. Scales are sweet too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Stunning work all the way around, and it must have been a lot of work to do by hand! Would you care to share your sanding progression and technique to get that beautiful finish and crisp lines? If you consider it a proprietary secret, I respect that too- just curious for my own future plans. Thanks-Aaron
    Thanks so much! I am more than happy to share what I did. I also posted some stuff while I was working on it in the "What are you working on?" thread if you would like to see some pictures. Basically I followed the advice found in this thread http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...in-finish.html and thanks to the guys who shared info there - it was very useful. For the finish on the blade I hand sanded up to 2000 grit (dry) until I had a good even reflection then back down 1500, 1000, 800 in one direction, carefully with a small leather backer checking for blemishes at each step. Once at 800 I did a couple firm passes dry followed by a couple passes oiled (also 800). Then I jumped back up to 2000 oiled to soften and create glow. I had to redo several times if I got lines crooked. Then I did a final polish on the spine, tang, tail, and in the notch.
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    This razor is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
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    Thanks! I'm going to dive into that thread and do my homework, as I'm getting some ebay razors in this week. Not sure when I can start on them, with school starting back up and we're remodeling our kitchen. But I'm guessing that involves many hours of hand-sanding!
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    Classy job. I love it.
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