Thread: Northern Virginia Get Together with AFDavis11 – October 2nd

Hey folks, it’s time again for another one of Alan/AFDavis11’s famous get togethers. For those who haven’t yet been to one of Alan’s get togethers, you don’t know what you are missing. I learned so much at my first get together. Everyone - from newbies to veterans - will undoubtedly pick up valuable tips. Come and join the fun!

For the next meeting, Alan and I thought we’d do something a little different. We’d like to broaden the agenda to cover razor restoration topics (e.g. grinding/polishing, scale making, repining, etc.). I’m no expert by any means, but I have restored a handful of razors and made a few custom scales. I have all the necessary equipment and supplies and thought it would be fun to work with others interested in exploring the restoration aspects of straight razor shaving. For this reason we’ve decided to hold the next meeting at my place. What could possibly be more fun than hanging out in my garage playing with sharp objects and power tools, right? Bring your project razors and we’ll have a great time.

We’ve scheduled the get together for the afternoon/evening of Sunday, October 2nd. All are welcome to join. If interested, please contact Alan or myself.

Thanks.

Hmm... If I'm around and it's not too far a drive this sounds like it has the potential to be a good time, I'll be following this thread with interest.

What is this event's location?

edit: oh, it's in the thread title

I live in Vienna. Also, the time is not 100% set just yet, but we were thinking 3-7pm-ish.

Hmmm... I'll have to check with SWMBO. I know her work schedule for then isn't out yet but it's also her birthday. If I get the go ahead from her I'll get in touch and let you guys know.

i am definitely interested. i'll have to double check my calendar, but it just clears my busy season at work. nice! -jon

Couldn't get a sitter for Saturday so I'm taking the wife out for her Birthday on Sunday.
Have fun out there. Was hoping to get to mess with that razor. And learn how to pin scales. I think I've finally gotten the hang of bevel setting and touching up with a 12k but the middle is a mystery still.

I was looking forward to meeting you! I'm moving back to Stephens City, up north of you. You are always welcome and I could meet you in say Woostock sometime if you're still having trouble, in the future.

Packed up some stuff today to bring with me:

Chosera 1k, 5k and 10k
Oozuku Suita
Nakayama Assagi
Nagura set
Razors:
Joe Chandler Damascus
Max Sprecher
Buddel in suminagashi
Joe Chandler
Robert Williams
Kikuboshi Special
a few other Max rescales
And a few razors to work on (needing scales hopefully)...

If anyone has any special requests for other goodies, let me know...

sounds like we are in for a treat... i don't have too many problem razors, but i'll bring a few that keep me guessing on whats going wrong..