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05-06-2014, 02:56 PM #1Senior Member
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Gettin' vintage with it, an 8/8 smiling chopper stubtail WIP
I've always been intrigued by the look of the big, old smiling choppers, particularly the Greaves and wanted to try my hand at one.
Hunk of 1/4" Starrett O1 cut to shape.
Profiled and midway through grinding.
At 120 grit. Ready for cleanup, then heat treat.
I've got a really good feeling about this one
I'll keep y'all posted.
TonyLet me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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05-06-2014, 04:10 PM #2Razor Vulture
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Cool, Tony! Keep the edge smiling!
"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-06-2014, 04:18 PM #3Senior Member
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Nice work so far. Loving the smile and the swayback.
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05-06-2014, 05:32 PM #4Historically Inquisitive
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Nice work Tony! make it smile its barely grinning! The short tang and low pivot hole location will make for interesting scales! Keep the thread updated!
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05-06-2014, 05:41 PM #5Razor Vulture
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You know, I was wondering if the tang was long enough as well....
Originally Posted by Martin103
1+ on the smile! Make it mirror the spine!Martin103 likes this."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-06-2014, 05:55 PM #6Senior Member
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Looks good, 1+ on the smile!!
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05-06-2014, 06:02 PM #7Senior Member
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It's still got a bit of room to smile
Part of the problem is that I snapped this pic in my shop while grinding! The spine and edge are really close to matching exactly at this point, but I always like to leave a bit of room to grind post HT.
I saw a Greaves razor with this type of tang and tail on it and really wanted to try it out. It definitely has a nice downward pull to it, but in a pleasant way The scales should be a ton of fun on this one!
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05-14-2014, 02:57 PM #8Historically Inquisitive
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These old big choppers always had horn scales with stacked washers...
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05-14-2014, 05:27 PM #9Senior Member
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I want to stay true to form, but I also want this to be my take on it. I really don't just want to crank out WB ripoffs
I was thinking horn, but slightly tweaking the shape. I'll be sure to show y'all what I come up with!
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05-16-2014, 06:02 PM #10Senior Member
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Finish ground and bevel set. I've got the scales glued up right now, but not shaped, etc. I went with a pretty cool combo that I think y'all will get a kick out of
Stay tuned.
dexter90723 likes this.Let me know if you need any help with shaving, honing, etc.
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