2nd frameback

Her are pics of my second frameback the frame is made of mild steel the blade is cut from an old hand saw. The scales are ebony the wedge is ivory. I have some better looking button head torx screws but have not put them in yet because I do not have the right torx driver. The blade has a hot vinegar patina.

The first frameback that I made turned out to be a top tier shaver, so far I have used it for about two weeks and still going great.

I think that if you can figure a way to cut the slot for the blade that this method is a good for the hobby razor maker. The frame and blade were cut out and shaped with a hacksaw and files. I used a regular wood working belt sander to thin the blade after hardening. The small blade is also easy to get to critical temperature for heat treating.

Charlie

That is one of the most gorgeous blades, I think I have ever seen. Cograts on making a beauty like that!

This razor is awesome. Love the shape, love the ebony scales……how do I get one:tu

That is a very cool razor!

That is a beautiful piece of art. I like the retro-futuristic design, reminiscent of the novels of Verne and Wells.
You make it sound too simple in your explanation how to make such a stunning piece. I don't doubt one second that it takes great skill and patience.

Congratulations,

Bart.

Wow, what a beautiful razor. Original shape, nice mat finish and total appearance.
I hope it shave as good as it looks :tu

so many ideas so little time.

Beautiful work!

That look fantastic! I love the big humpback look. Not to make you give up your secrets but how did you get such a sharp transition of grinds on the spine? And how does the hot vinegar thing work?

Absolutely spectacular... I am really taken by the shape you've given it

Have you had a look at the micro end mill bits that come up on ebay from time to time?
They are dremel sized bits but a dremel is way too fast for end milling steel

You might be able to use one in a drill press... if you have one.

Greg Frazer

Wow. Just, wow.:bow

.... I am speechless... you are an inspiration to this razormakerwannabee... Damn fine razor :bow

Absolutely stunning, I love the look. You did an excellent job!!

Bob

Thanks to all you for the positive comments, SRP is a great place.

I do have to say the razor is a PIA to strop I cannot strop on autopilot as usual, I have to slow down and think about what I am doing. Maybe it will get better with time.

Tjiscooler

The transition is from where I had the frame clamped in the vise. I used a file with a safe edge ( teeth ground off of one side ). The smooth side of the file was up against the vise.

This is the first time I tried the vinegar, I put the clean razor in an insulated mug then poured boiling vinegar over it and let it set. Total time in the vinegar was about two hours. I would take it out and wipe off the black film about every 30 minutes with scotch-brite.


Greg

I have thought about end mills and slitting saws but have not thought of an easy way to make them work. I used an abrasive cut off wheel in a die grinder to cut the slit. http://straightrazorpalace.com/forge...le-blades.html The slot came out a little large this time. I ended up hammering the slot closed till I had a nice interference fit. I think that I will do the same thing next time. Hammering the slot around some scrap blade stock, then taking out the stock and hammering a bit more made for a real good fit.

Charlie

Charlie, you are one clever chap. My wife (who is completely disinterested in razors) jaw hit the carpet at the sight of your razor. It is extreme Gothic.
Well done Marcus

Spaz that has to be one of the nicest razors I have ever seen bar none!!!!!!!!!!

with the steep curve of the blade, and the matte finish, the whole affair just screams "steampunk"


very cool looking

That is one cool cutting machine!!!!!!!!:tu

Wicked, wicked, wicked.

You should expect plenty of WTB emails.

If the devil str8 shaves look for satan@hades.org in your Inbox.

:eek: I´m speachless :bow:tu

Why can't I stop looking at this razor ? :thinking: :D

That is oh so nice!:) You really do have a good eye for design!:tu

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Why can't I stop looking at this razor ?

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I agree... I have been back to look at it about a dozen times
Even emailed the link to a couple of other knife makers here...
They arent normally interested in razors... but they were both pretty taken by your design

Randy is right... you have a fantastic eye for it...

Greg Frazer

thanks for the info! Thats a fantastic lookin razor. I thought you ground the back on a belt, you really meant shaped with a file. Keep up the good work and keep taking pictures!


Hey 333 posts!!

You should post a couple of pix over on the FrameBack Fanciers forum.

Some of those guys might not peep The Workshop very often.

They'll :bow it!

Tutorial with pictures!!!!

We wanna tutorial with pictures on how WE can make one!!!!

(how to harden the steel, etc...)

:D


C utz

I will take step by step pictures next time I make a razor. There are a lot more efficient ways of making a razor, but I will show you how I do it with the tools that I have. I have made two working razors and do not want to try passing my self off as an expert.

I can show you the way I heat treated, but I am less than a neophyte at it. There are others here who know a lot more than me. I followed Josh’s recommendations on heat treating.

I will post pictures in the razor clubs area when I get the button head screws installed.

Thanks

Charlie

That is one FINE looking blade! :bow

I'd gladly sell one of my girlfriends kidneys for it!

Even MORE reason for you to post.
People like myself who have NO experience with 'making a blade' will really appreciate hearing your impressions, and tricks that you have used to figure it out.

Others may chime in to give tips and short cuts, but what I like is the fact that you do NOT have the experience or propper tools and can kick out what you have!

DO tell when you get the chance......

Thanks!!
C utz

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Originally Posted by spazola

I will take step by step pictures next time I make a razor. There are a lot more efficient ways of making a razor, but I will show you how I do it with the tools that I have. I have made two working razors and do not want to try passing my self off as an expert.

I can show you the way I heat treated, but I am less than a neophyte at it. There are others here who know a lot more than me. I followed Josh’s recommendations on heat treating.

I will post pictures in the razor clubs area when I get the button head screws installed.

Thanks

Charlie

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Originally Posted by jockeys

with the steep curve of the blade, and the matte finish, the whole affair just screams "steampunk"


very cool looking

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Seeing these, makes me want to make a steampunk razor. I am thinking brass frame, and say cherry scales.

Now if only I had time...