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Thread: Local Honing in Montreal Canada
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03-24-2013, 05:05 PM #1
Local Honing in Montreal Canada
Hello,
I am looking for someone who could hone my razor in the Montreal area.
I know that forum member floppyshoes is in the Montreal area, however it seems that he's been inactive on this forum for a long time, I tried to PM him but no answer.
Does anyone know anyone in Montreal?
Any help is much appreciated.
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03-24-2013, 06:03 PM #2
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Thanked: 3228Wish I could help. I would have thought there would be a few people in Montreal considering the size of the place. Really surprised.
BobLife is a terminal illness in the end
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03-24-2013, 08:49 PM #3
i have been looking for a while too, i bought a 4k/8k stone and tried it myself but the result was not so good so i sent my dovo to Phil at Classicedge and he did a very good job, but i also would like someone in the area who can do it or even better, teach me how to hone properly. So far i did not find anyone.
Mike
“A shave, please, but don't cut my throat. I may want to do it later myself.”
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03-24-2013, 08:53 PM #4
I am also planning on learning to hone. Where did you buy the 4k/8k stone from?
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03-24-2013, 09:08 PM #5
I got my 4k/8k from Lee Valley but I don't think they have a Montreal Store. While I'm sure *someone* in Mtl must carry it, but if you can't find it, you can always order from Leee Valley online: Lee Valley Tools
I don't know of a Montreal honer, but there was a meetup there back in Oct. I wasn't able to go, but maybe someone on this thread would be able to point you in the right direction: http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...c-meeting.html
Good luck!
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young
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moobe (03-24-2013)
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03-24-2013, 09:12 PM #6
i bought it from amazon.com..not .ca, about 100$
Mike
“A shave, please, but don't cut my throat. I may want to do it later myself.”
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moobe (03-24-2013)
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03-24-2013, 09:23 PM #7
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03-24-2013, 09:31 PM #8
If you ever come to Ottawa I'd be happy to do it for you for no charge.
If you decide to take the plunge, be sure to spend some time reading and watching videos. Lynn and Gssixgun have some excellent videos. This is another good place to start: Category:Honing - Straight Razor Place Wiki
Other things to watch out for:
- for the 4k/8k, there's no better well of information than this: http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...on-2012-a.html
- make sure you lap the stone flat before use. This can be done cheaply with a FLAT (not kinda flat, but truly flat: marble tile, glass/ceramic cooktop, etc) and some wet/dry sandpaper. See here for a guide: Hone Lapping 101 - Straight Razor Place Wiki
- take your time, relax, and enjoy the process
Good luck!
It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
This was and still is my favorite combination; beautiful, original, and worn.
-Neil Young
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moobe (03-24-2013)
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03-24-2013, 09:49 PM #9
I am in Montreal and I can hone razors. I can give you a hand and get your razor shaving nicely again. I have sold a few razors that I have honed myself via the classifieds.
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03-24-2013, 09:52 PM #10