Heirloom: Holley Mfg Co.

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01-31-2009, 02:55 PM
gssixgun

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Heirloom: Holley Mfg Co.

This is a restore I just finished up, These are the most stressful restores for me.
When somebody sends me their Fathers, Grandfathers, or Great Grandfathers razor and they want it to be brought back to life....
I worry all the way through them, because you are working with a blade that can never be replaced... So failure is not an option on these..

I did a really light polish on the blade to remove the rust and pitting but wanted to keep the etch on there too this went in the tumbler for days and days and days ;) The slight pitting that you can see in the pics is barely noticeable in the hand... I was very, very, happy with the balance on this one, you can literally place the tang on your fingertip and she balances right there, should handle like a dream on the face....

I still need to take this one to the hones, and take out the tiny nick in the blade but all in all I am pretty happy with the outcome..

Mfg: Holley Mfg Co. Lakeville CT 1846-1930
Blade: 5/8 spike point
Scales: Zebrawood
Finish: 12 coats of hand rubbed tung oil
Hardware: Brass pins, stacked bulls eye washers
Wedge: African Blackwood

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01-31-2009, 03:10 PM
ben.mid

Those are some cool scales! Has that got friction washers in there to let the blade sit so deep in them?
Nice work.
01-31-2009, 03:48 PM
gssixgun

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

Those are some cool scales! Has that got friction washers in there to let the blade sit so deep in them?
Nice work.

Yes it does, but that it not what allows that, part is the actual design of the scales, the other part, is that I used a wedge not a spacer, when you use a wedge correctly, you can actually adjust the razor to sit, almost anyway you want it to....
01-31-2009, 03:52 PM
ben.mid

Ok, any chance of a photo from above showing the blade in the scales? Thanks for that answer.
01-31-2009, 04:15 PM
gssixgun

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Originally Posted by ben.mid

Ok, any chance of a photo from above showing the blade in the scales? Thanks for that answer.

I will try :rolleyes:
I am at work right now, so I will give it a shot when I get home tonight....
01-31-2009, 04:23 PM
ben.mid

Thanks mate. Always keen to learn.
01-31-2009, 04:36 PM
Maximilian

The G-MAN!!!

you're a true sailor!

always love to see your work.

:tu
01-31-2009, 04:45 PM
gssixgun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximilian

The G-MAN!!!

you're a true sailor!

always love to see your work.

:tu

Thanks Max
BTW I sorta copied the way you do your write ups, with all the info at the bottom, I think it is a great way to do it....:nj
01-31-2009, 04:53 PM
Mike7120

Looks good! :tu
01-31-2009, 05:12 PM
Maximilian

Quote:

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Thanks Max
BTW I sorta copied the way you do your write ups, with all the info at the bottom, I think it is a great way to do it....:nj

I noticed,

but I have that 'write up' trademarked! :D:rofl2:

Good job, G!
01-31-2009, 06:47 PM
Philadelph

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Originally Posted by Maximilian

but I have that 'write up' trademarked! :D:rofl2:

...but I thought Gary already did... :eek:

:roflmao
01-31-2009, 08:52 PM
mikemeatman

The razor look's great Glen -!!!!!
I built a small display case with my grandfathers picture in the back ground for it. It's going to look great in it. Thank you so much for your hard work-!!
01-31-2009, 11:22 PM
coachmike

Great job again Glen. This one is special in that it will go a long way to make people happy about a special member of the family. Good looking out..
02-01-2009, 12:38 AM
joke1176

Looks good. I don't envy you with the heirloom razor restores... too much stress for me!;)
02-01-2009, 09:57 AM
onimaru55

Nice one Glen. Always great to keep the etch IMHO.
Like the scale design & as far as oil finishes go, well, you know what I think... :y