Thread: Minnesota Gathering...

Thanks to everyone that contributed to the meet, and a big thanks to Mike for opening the shop to us.

I learned a lot from everyone, and I'm already looking forward to the next meet!

That was awesome. My first razor meet but hopefully not my last. It's a wonderful breath of fresh air to mingle with like-minded people who have an air of positivity, open-mindedness and enjoyment in something so wholesome. I'm somewhat leery of my door prize (rolls) but maybe some day I'll shave with it. I trust an open razor more than anything else though..

And a blond vampire re-pinned and re-scaled my Wapienica, how cool is that? Thanks, Benjamin! I shaved with it on Monday and not once did I think about weight/balance issues. Not a speck of blood and a really smooth, close shave. No irritation within a 24 hour period. That Wapienica, years after acquisition has finally been allowed to reveal it's inner-awesomeness.

And g-dspeed to you, Utopian. Bring 'em back, the world needs more simple elegance like the indomitable Wapienica! If you need any ideas on a seller's spiel you let me know.. I'm full of ideas (well, full of something..).

Thanks, Mike. You're a cool guy and I'm grateful for what you've shared and for providing an appropriate meeting place.

Originally Posted by AxelH

And a blond vampire re-pinned and re-scaled my Wapienica, how cool is that?

Never having seen re-pinning live before, that was my favorite part of the day out side of meeting everyone. Thank Benjamin!! A new ad was born for re-scaling and better restorations.

He even took my suggestion that it would go faster with a four pound hammer without even blinking. In between taps with those little tiny hammer looking things.... I admire a fellow who has that kind of focused discipline.

Originally Posted by rodb

Never having seen re-pinning live before, that was my favorite part of the day out side of meeting everyone. Thank Benjamin!! A new ad was born for re-scaling and better restorations.

And Now! the buffer, grinder,equipment AD begins!

Originally Posted by Mike Blue

He even took my suggestion that it would go faster with a four pound hammer without even blinking. In between taps with those little tiny hammer looking things.... I admire a fellow who has that kind of focused discipline.

I can't wait for you to start hammering out evenly faceted pins. I'd love to see beautiful hammer marks. That would be extraordinary over a hammered tang....

Originally Posted by randydance062449

And Now! the buffer, grinder,equipment AD begins!

Stop it Randy!! You'll only make it worse, I'm bad enough already

.............I was investigating lapping plates today.......................

I wonder if that's what happens at these things. I walked away with a burning desire for a set of Shapton Pro's.

"Not old or grumpy"...

Originally Posted by HNSB

Oh, and "not grumpy or old"actually made me laugh out loud.

I couldn't remember who said that! I guess do now!