Thread: Gone But Not Forgotten!

WOW! That's all I can say, just WOW!


Mick

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I just got this in from the owner of the broken razor! I guess that Glen was right about the warm and fuzzy feeling that a razor was saved so that the history of it could be preserved even though it will never shave again!

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Hi Roy

Your package arrived safely moments ago. I'm stunned with the presentation case and the handy work, well done my friend and to the chap who did the woodwork. I'm sitting here in my office admiring my father's razor as I knew it way back when. Wow!!

And to think when we cleaned out my mother's home in 2006 my older brother was going to trash it. Thank goodness I had the forethought to say no I'll take that.

Bill

That's so awesome to hear! It deserves another back to the top bump

That was a wonderful story Roy! I very much enjoyed the history and can relate to the passing down the line of men in the family. Truly great! I hope my boys will be equally willing to use and pass on my blades some day. You've done something wonderful for that family. Anyone who hadn't read it yet, read Roy's story on the Iwo jima razor!

Great job. Just wanted to ask If it would have been possible to forge weld a new piece in and work it down.

Originally Posted by Ryan81

Great job. Just wanted to ask If it would have been possible to forge weld a new piece in and work it down.

You did an awesome job! Regarding Ryan81's question -- I wonder about this too. My knowledge of metalworking is zero so I'm just curious.

A truly awesome job as it was done!

Bob

Originally Posted by BobCochran

You did an awesome job! Regarding Ryan81's question -- I wonder about this too. My knowledge of metalworking is zero so I'm just curious.

A truly awesome job as it was done!

Bob

I thank you for the compliment!

Regarding placing the broken chunk back in. As Far As I Know, hammer forging would destroy the blade!

You must remember that you are talking about a razor that is a few thousandths of an in thick at points.

Since it's my thread I'll hyjack it a bit! Check out this link. It's in German but you will get the understanding about how razors are made. This is more of a modern way but the Basics are there.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4tkfN8tAJE

Hi Roy!

Thank you very much for posting the Dovo video. I did indeed watch it. I watched two other versions of the same movie, too! I guess the Dovo people wanted to get as much mileage as they possibly could from filming the movie and had a couple versions of it spun up. Would you believe I also watched the entire 1 hour video of Charlie Lewis making a razor and it was just amazing. It really riveted my attention. I don't know how Charlie can use belt grinders like he does with bare hands and no protection at all. One little shake and he could be minus some fingers. Or more. He has really rock steady hands and reflexes. Also, I've been noticing the pretty long thread on Mastro Livo products. I have not watched his movies yet, but I'm sure I will.

I do totally appreciate the challenges you faced with this project and I think you really did well with it! I can also understand the stress level that you experienced with the project. I'm a software developer by profession and also run a small sideline business, of repairing electronic devices, which I hope will grow larger. (I'm going to develop a business plan for that soon because it is time for me to think about something like that.) Each and every time I have someone else's property in my hands, the stress level skyrockets. I get worried sick about losing someone's pictures on a phone for example. I do not want to disappoint the customer. So yes I know what you mean and how you feel.

All is well!

Bob

Great job Roy!

Hope your good deed comes back to you ten fold.

As for repairing the blade to a usable state - kinda iffy. Maybe a Tig welder could do it - I've seen a friend Tig 2 razor blades together cleanly but you do run the risk of metal that thin warping while welding. I know I wouldn't trust myself to attempt it. Also, if it got out of alignment in the welding process it would be worse than when you started. The temper would be different in the welded area as well so even if you did get it back "perfectly" in place it might not hold an edge.

Thank you for referring this thread to me Roy, I really enjoyed reading it. It is such a shame that so many of these old razors were simply discarded and ended up on some obscure scrapheap over time.

It is encouraging to know that some still make an effort to preserve if only just a little bit of our own history. I thank that the personal stories attached to these items make it so much worth while.

My Privilege John,

I'm glad that you enjoyed it.

While we are seperated by the Big Pond, if there is anything that I can do for you, please let me know!

If the online translator doesn't get this right please forgive me.

Glad scheren van mijn broer in Blades
(Smooth Shaving My Brother In Blades)

Roy