Thread: RESTORING AN OLD SHUMATE RAZOR

I found an older Shumate razor which I liked. (The square point).

Got this one for $5.00.

It had celluloid scales, and one scale was bowed.

After doing some research, it comes out that it was not worth trying to fix celluloid scales. When they’re old, the tend to ruin the steel of the blade.

So they had to go. (Good. Cuz I dislike bling-bling banana colors)!

Here are a few pictures of the original straight razor.











So I took it to the work bench, and removed the scales.

Personally, I use a Dremel tool to remove the pin till it touches the washer. Then I get a small nail, and carefully punch out the pin. In this case i didn’t have to be so careful, as I was going to throw the old scales away.









Once the old scales were off, I designed the new scales. Then I cut out the pattern, glued it on the wood I was going to use for the new scales, and sanded it to shape.







Once done, I applied linseed oil to the scales and let it dry. After it dries, I take it to the buffing wheel for a few seconds.



This time around I built the scales first. And as everything was drying, I restored the blade.

When everything was done, I peened it all together and, “Wa-La”!

I put a cracee sharp edge on it, and it screams as its tree-topping hair like there’s no tomorrow.

Super good edge on this baby.

It’ll be my shaver for tomorrow.

Congrats. I love Shumate razors. I have a motley "seven-day" set made up of different models. Don't think I paid more than $20 a piece.