First restoration

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03-15-2011, 10:47 PM
Dave763

First restoration

Here are some pics of my first try at restoring a razor.
I found the razor on ebay I liked the curved blade so I gave it a shot. I'm pretty happy with how it came out. There are some minor imperfections but overall it looks good to me.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Getvel2-1.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...63/Getvel1.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...63/Getvel4.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...63/Getvel3.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1003.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1002.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1001.jpg
03-15-2011, 10:49 PM
Dave763

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1004.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1006.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1008.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s.../Razor1007.jpg
03-15-2011, 10:53 PM
Noisykids

wish my first crack at it looked that good. very nice. love the shape of that blade.
03-15-2011, 10:54 PM
ReardenSteel

Well done! I really like the scales.:beer1:
03-16-2011, 12:32 AM
onimaru55

Great !!! :tu
Did you make the wedge too ?
03-16-2011, 01:33 AM
Maxi

That is a fantastic looking razor, and the fact that it's your first makes it that much more impressive. You have done an amazing job bringing that razor back to life, and your scales look great too.
03-16-2011, 02:27 AM
baldy

Thats better than my first, good job.
Grant
03-16-2011, 03:44 AM
Dave763

Quote:

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Great !!! :tu
Did you make the wedge too ?

Yes I made the wedge. Tape on my finger and the belt sander.
03-16-2011, 03:54 AM
Dave763

Thanks for the comments. I'm sure my next one will be much better. The CA finish was tricky, I think I will try an epoxy next time.
I would love to get a 7/8 INOX Friodur with the scalloped spine for my next set of scales,...I need to find a vendor cuz I think that blade is soooo hot.
03-16-2011, 04:48 AM
Catrentshaving

That turned out very well! Congrats on a fine job!
03-16-2011, 06:20 AM
eTom

well done Dave!
03-16-2011, 02:34 PM
Dave763

I honed it on my coticule then 30 laps on the webbing and 60 on leather. Shaved great, no pulling or nicks.
Maybe my best shave yet. My wife checks to see how well (or not) I did. Even she said it felt like the best job yet.
03-16-2011, 03:38 PM
sharptonn

Nice work, that! The scales look great and the blade is cool! Smiling edges shave sooo good. Remarkable !:tu
03-21-2011, 01:49 AM
Gibbs

Great looking restoration!! I have a Ramapo Co razor with a slight smile and it is surprising how nice it shaves!! Excellent work AND for a 1st time!!
03-21-2011, 05:24 AM
Legion

That came out nice! You can be proud of that one for your first.