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  1. 05-01-2011, 09:01 AM #1
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    Default My first try at restoring..... well semi restoring anyway

    Evening all.
    Well I had a go at restoring an old razor. It was my first attempt so I tried it all on a straight of unknown brand or age.
    I don't have any power tools bar a drill so it was all my hand. I'm not 100% happy with it but it was my first go. I found the pins quite hard to do so I seriously take my hat off to you guys that make it look so easy in the tutorial videos.
    Anyway enough talking, here's a pic or two. Sorry for the low res pics. They are just from my phone..... I'm hoping they'll hide a few things

    Before & after.......
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  2. 05-01-2011, 09:16 AM #2
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    Hehe, seems like your phone answered your prayers - I can't spot any flaws at all
    Seriously tho, congrats on your first, that looks great. Nicely done, you got clean steel and transformed it into a useable and good looking razor fit for shaving. What else could one ask
    How does it shave?
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    I think I'm going to have to redo the pin at the blade end. I'm not sure how but the blade has moved slightly and it's no longer perfectly centered when closing
    As for shaving.... I have nothing to compare it to sorry. I just had my first ever attempt at using a straight razor just now. I can't believe how smooth my face is I only had the balls to have the side down to my jaw.
    Thanks for your kind words.
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  5. 05-01-2011, 09:27 AM #4
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    Actually I think I just need to peen the pin some more & tighten it up.
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    Great job! Pinning is an art form all to it self. I havent had anyone elso but Max do some razors so i cant comment on their pinning. Max's are amazing and i still have no idea how he can make them so tight. I dont mean just tight i mean TIGHT.
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    That looks horrible. You must send it to me for immediate disposal. Honestly, very nice job. Must have taken a long time by hand. Verry nice.
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    That's a really nice job. You should be proud....

    Tell your girlfriend or partner about it so often in the next couple days that she ends up pushing you on you backside out to the shop again.

    Then post pics of your next one.

    Good stuff!
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    Nice Job! It proves that hard work pays off! No sign of a tang stamp? It looks clean and sound!
    Congrats!
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    I rest my case.
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    Thanks No there definitely isn't a tang stamp.
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    Nice job. Nothing wrong with a few flaws. Cal it 'character'
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