Restorations like this really make me wish I had the patience to create works of art like this. Major respect for your efforts!
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Restorations like this really make me wish I had the patience to create works of art like this. Major respect for your efforts!
The Acier Fondu means a type of crucible steel. A wonderful old piece which has been correctly restored! Hat's off :tu
Also, your decision on going old school with the Coti is very admirable and downright wise! ;)
Damn! I just realized. This IS an old thread! A good one, I seem to have missed it the first time!
Wow, that's truly amazing. You're skilled artist!
Nice looking razor.
Patience?
I restored my last full hollow ground John Barber on a belt sander. I didn't feel like spending the time handsanding.
Not something I'd recommend anyone doing btw :D Definitely not something I'd risk with someone else's razor.
Yes, I tend to err on the side of caution. ESPECIALLY when handling someone else's razor.
This one was mine and I only needed to get rid of surface oxidation. So I used an 800 grit belt, and VERY light pressure.
I bought it cheaply and didn't have a lot time...
It did came out very nice, and afterwards I realized that it hadn't been the smartest way to do it.
Otoh, I am working on a project with expensive steel, and I am essentially grinding the razor by hand with a rubber rod and 40 grit paper.