Thread: A couple of progress pics

Looking good Stu.
Maybe with the cut out you could leave the heel of the blade intact and go for a pierced cut out. Still have the look and lightness but maintain rigidity. {?}
Thanks for making me hurry along to keep up.
Adam

Originally Posted by Adam G.

Looking good Stu.
Maybe with the cut out you could leave the heel of the blade intact and go for a pierced cut out. Still have the look and lightness but maintain rigidity. {?}
Thanks for making me hurry along to keep up.
Adam

Thanks Adam. The thought had crossed my mind, about a pierced cut-out. It might be the way to go.

Happy to keep you moving along with your blades mate, need to keep an Aussie presence here among the custom makers. Although I have a way to go yet to get to the quality of the custom makers here. Something to aim for eh?

Stu

I am a bit worried about the cut-out. I wonder what it will do during HT.
And the curly tail is a bit short. Depending on how you hold the razor and how thick your fingers are, it might be a tad uncomfortable.
Nice lines though.

Originally Posted by Bruno

I am a bit worried about the cut-out. I wonder what it will do during HT.
And the curly tail is a bit short. Depending on how you hold the razor and how thick your fingers are, it might be a tad uncomfortable.
Nice lines though.

Thanks for the feedback Bruno. You might be right about both points, the HT is an unknown for sure. The curl may be a bit close for someone with thicker fingers also. Again, feedback is appreciated.

Stu

Wow...I am jealous.... wish i can do that. Great job, love the second one on the photo

Originally Posted by kalerolf

Wow...I am jealous.... wish i can do that. Great job, love the second one on the photo

Um... Anyone can do that.
Seriously.

You may have a couple of false starts, and making a new blade is probably not the best idea for a first project. It may be a better idea to restore a couple of razors by hand first, to learn the ropes. But doing something like this is just a matter of getting started.

Everyone will make mistakes along the way.
When I first wanted to restore a razor or make one from scratch, I didn't know anything more than you do.
Just buy an old blade, take it apart, and start sanding, cleaning, and shaping.

Originally Posted by skipnord

Hey, it's got to be worth a try. If it works, you will be hailed as the next great thing. If it doesn't, well, I promise not to say I told you so. All you have to lose is about $4 US of steel and time. It would probably be more likely to work as a 1/4 hollow - maybe with an 8inch wheel? If you don't try it, maybe I will. It sure would look cool!

Just by the by, but in Australia just one of those pieces of steel costs us $40. Yeah - not much fun getting premium materials here.
Regards,
Adam

Originally Posted by Adam G.

Just by the by, but in Australia just one of those pieces of steel costs us $40. Yeah - not much fun getting premium materials here.
Regards,
Adam

I hear you there mate, yikes. I can't even find someone to sell me any D2 or O1 in 6mm (1/4 ") thickness. Kind of frustrating.

Looking good. I love to see your progress and ideas. Thanks for sharing it all.

Thanks Max. Appreciate your feedback as one of SRP's resident custom Gurus.