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    Default First attempt at making a razor (Work in Progress)

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    This is O1 steel that hopefully will end up as about a 7/8, or close to it, razor. I forgot to take picture of cutting it out but I did it by marking the outline on the steel and the drilled around it one hole right next to the other. From there I cut it out with a hacksaw and then ground the edges on a grinder. Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

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    I'm afraid I can't give you any advice on actually making the thing, but I will say that I *love* its shape!

    Can't wait to see it finished.

    It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cangooner View Post
    I'm afraid I can't give you any advice on actually making the thing, but I will say that I *love* its shape!
    I had time this past semester in my ethics class to doodle a lot on the edges of my notes. I got a 4.0 in the class and a few more ideas for razors.
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    Pretty cool. Are you going to grind it? Or you going for a wedge?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmveness View Post
    Pretty cool. Are you going to grind it? Or you going for a wedge?
    I am aiming for quarter hollow to near wedge. I am using a six inch wheel so, if I rememeber what I read from a post that I cannot find now, I should be right about there

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    O1 work hardens to a certain degree, so be sure to cool it a lot when grinding. Otherwise it is going to take longer than necessary.
    Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
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    Looks like your off to a nice start.
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    Ditto on the shape of the blade. Looks like it's going to be a real shaver...........
    I believe my HART razor is 01 tool steel also.

    Jerry

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    How thick is the stock?
    Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shooter74743 View Post
    How thick is the stock?
    It is 1/4 thick stock. That should give me the 3.5:1 ratio of blade size to spine thickness that I am looking for.
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