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    Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
    sure
    The cost will be $5-$100 for the steel, $500-$5000 for the grinder, $500-$2000 for the kiln, $0-$500 for books.
    Ok sorry to but in as the new guy, but you can get good results with a weber kettle as a forge for heat treating, a set of files, and lots of patience.
    My best guess since you will have most tools already (or at least it seems that way) will be
    Old file (the older ones act like W1 which I assume will work well for razors) for cheap or free
    New files (for working the old file) probablt $30 for two or three
    Forge (a hole in the ground with a hair dryer pointed at it will do) Free
    Drill Free (if you have one)
    Scales It really depends

    You could probably (if you are a master scrounger) make a razor for under $50.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BuddyRockefella View Post
    i highly doubt it
    sorry i never taught my brother knife making as he is not overly far from you in OZ

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    You can give these guys a look:

    Australian Knifemaker's Guild: Australian Knifemakers Guild - Home

    May also be worth considering blacksmithing groups
    - at least a couple of places in Melbourne - Reservoir and Wandin, but you may want to check out the knifemakers first.

    I'm interested in dabbling in razor making (for fun), but have a few other things on the go currently.

    Also good to read some of the razor making threads here - some great reads and progress pics.



    All the best,
    Michael

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