Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. 02-19-2010, 07:43 PM #1
    Del1r1um
    Del1r1um is offline
    Comfortably Numb Del1r1um's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Charlotte, NC
    Posts
    2,095
    Thanked: 668

    Default "Sway" Custom in progress: the rough grind

    Woohoo, finally got to take some time in the shop today so I put the rough grind on a blank I had from my test cutting run. I made this design up and I've always called it "sway" in my head... so that's what I'm going with. The razor is a 7/8, and I ground this on a 4" wheel so there is a decent amount of hollow to it. It is still thick at the edge for HT purposes, but man I think my grinding is getting better... this one went much smoother than my first go a while back.

    More to come soon, but here is one picture. I roughed on 40 grit then worked it up to about 400 so far, then I hit it briefly with the buffer and some compound b/c I think it helps me see any uneven spots. There is still some buffing compound on here if you see a smudge or two... but I'm pretty happy right now.
    Name: grind1.jpg Views: 675 Size: 200.7 KB

    I'll drill the tang, shape the spine and it will be headed to HT, keep your fingers crossed for me

    Cheers
    Dave
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  2. The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Del1r1um For This Useful Post:

    FTG (02-20-2010), randydance062449 (02-20-2010), ScottGoodman (02-20-2010)
  3. 02-19-2010, 07:45 PM #2
    BKratchmer
    BKratchmer is offline
    Scale Maniac BKratchmer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Decorah, IA
    Posts
    2,671
    Thanked: 641

    Default

    Looking good, Dave! It's very neat to watch these DIY razormaking projects.... I look forward to you next installation.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  4. The Following User Says Thank You to BKratchmer For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-19-2010)
  5. 02-19-2010, 07:54 PM #3
    willow2006
    willow2006 is offline
    Member willow2006's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Posts
    82
    Thanked: 40

    Default

    A thing of beauty already...can't wait to see the finished product
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  6. The Following User Says Thank You to willow2006 For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-19-2010)
  7. 02-19-2010, 08:17 PM #4
    Seraphim
    Seraphim is offline
    < Banned User >
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    3,763
    Thanked: 735

    Default

    YES!

    That is looking mighty fine!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  8. The Following User Says Thank You to Seraphim For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-19-2010)
  9. 02-19-2010, 09:38 PM #5
    Deryan
    Deryan is offline
    Senior Member Deryan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Location
    Wisconsin
    Posts
    507
    Thanked: 75

    Default

    that looks like it means business,very nice
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  10. The Following User Says Thank You to Deryan For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
  11. 02-19-2010, 09:55 PM #6
    shutterbug
    shutterbug is offline
    Senior Member shutterbug's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Guthrie, Oklahoma
    Posts
    419
    Thanked: 217

    Default

    Very sweet and extremely drool worthy!!!

    keep rockin'
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  12. The Following User Says Thank You to shutterbug For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
  13. 02-20-2010, 12:30 AM #7
    JimmyHAD
    JimmyHAD is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth JimmyHAD's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    32,564
    Thanked: 11042

    Default

    Love a smiling blade myself. That is a real looker.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  14. The Following User Says Thank You to JimmyHAD For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
  15. 02-20-2010, 02:40 AM #8
    Pendragon
    Pendragon is offline
    Junior Member Pendragon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Nanaimo, BC. Canada
    Posts
    11
    Thanked: 3

    Default Nice.

    Good job, looks awesome, that's going to be a sharp looking blade.
    (excuse the pun)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  16. The Following User Says Thank You to Pendragon For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
  17. 02-20-2010, 05:14 AM #9
    baldy
    baldy is offline
    Lookin like a crim baldy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Coffs Harbour Australia, Home of the Big Banana
    Posts
    2,706
    Thanked: 1072

    Default

    Looking real good. My fingers are crossed for you for the rest of the process. Cant wait to see how she finishes up.
    "I aint like that no more...my wife, she cured me of drinking and wickedness"
    Clint Eastwood as William Munny in Unforgiven
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  18. The Following User Says Thank You to baldy For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
  19. 02-20-2010, 03:43 PM #10
    spazola
    spazola is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth spazola's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Burkburnett TX
    Posts
    3,096
    Thanked: 2392

    Default

    The blade has a very nice shape to it, I like it a lot. I am looking forward to seeing more pictures.

    What kind of machine did you grind it on?

    Charlie
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  20. The Following User Says Thank You to spazola For This Useful Post:

    Del1r1um (02-20-2010)
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules