Thread: 1st attempt making a razor

Looking forward to seeing the pics of the frame back the razor looked pretty sweet so at least it's not a total lose.

Hi,
For those that still have some interest in this one, here's some photo's.
It's still a work in progress, I'm thinning the blade (time permiting) to get a serviceable bevel, it's gonna have a slight smile I think.
Blade has been heat treated, I've tried to retain the original style.

Looks good did you make the scale material to. It's Micarta right.

Micarta is home made, first time I found out what micarta was I knew I had to try making some. A very messy process but fun.

I'd like to try making some to but I have so much exotic wood and so few razors. Oh well maybe someday.

Hmm,
To much exotic wood eh, nice problem to have.
I'll buy some from you or trade you some micarta.

Hello Joey, Don't get discouraged with your failures. They are learning experiences, valuable tools for you to possess. My finish rate is about 80%. Nearly 1 in 5 blades I start end up on the scrap pile for one reason or another.
But I must say that I am most impressed with your "can do" attitude. I think you are an inspiration to us all.
Like others have said, your first razor attempt was first rate, especially considering your limited tools.
Keep up the good work. I have enjoyed following your progress.

Bob

Thanks Bob,
Appreciate the encouragement.
I'm only doing this for fun and don't have to make a living (fortunatley).
Have enjoyed the process imenseley and have learned stuff that you can only get by doing it. I could never have got this far without the input of members of this site and help has always been freely given.
Will keep going, my biggest limtation at the moment is time, oh and SWMBO watching the spends.

Thanks

Joey