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Del1r1um with this service saves a lot of time I must admit.
There is nothing stopping you buying some stock, making a profile template and using any method (angle grinders. hacksaws,...

Well here's is one that's complete.
Have noticed things about the scales I'm not happy with but easily rectified.
She shaves, and shaves well, thank you Dave for the opportunity.
Joey :rock:

I'm envious of anyone who has access to a belt grinder.
I may be corrected but I'm sure you can't buy them off the shelf in the uk.
My options are to build one (havn't the time).
Or get one...

Those look really neat and tidy work, terrific job.
I like the shoulders, I struggle a bit with that aspect.
I tend to leave quite a bit on the edge prior to HT though I believe Josh Earl and...

Tell me about it.
I got a young family which is very rewarding, I'm lucky if I get a couple of hours a week to do the razor stuff:thinking:. In fact that would be the exception.
Keep on, you will...

I hogged this one out on a 6" bench grinder.
I wouldn't dream of this for the final grind, it's way to fast.
Still haven't sorted that yet but am in negotions with SWMBO for funds for mid range...

I've done it now.
Once you put these on the site I think there is a high expectation to succeed ultimatley.
A bit more refinement and a buff required before ht.
Oh just remebered I don't have a...

Ok you junkies (myself included)
I'll get some shots up later on when the nipper is in his bed.
Did the pre ht blade thinning this afternoon, good bit of progress.
Gotta say a big thanks to Dave,...

Funnily enough,
I just started working on Daves blank.
My first attempt at vine and leaf spine decoration, I think it turned out ok.
You never know when making a razor, you can screw up at any...

Thanks for update, nice work.
What steel did you guys decide on, did I miss that one?
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Hi Mike,
It's probably not easy to see the pivot hole from the photos, but it is there, I drilled it before thinning blade and tang for the reasons you mention. It's 1/16" diameter, I plan to use...

Here's my way of thinning the tang central to spine inspired by Mike Ratclif's advice. If you look at the marked tang photos you will see how uneven the tang is. The center line marker was put on the...

Yeah, no problem.

I've just figure out how to attach photo's to thease threads.

I think there are some sort of regulations here in the UK regarding door interlock to live elements in electric kilns. Think I read somewhere that most US electric kilns are ilegal here, prices on TZ...

Thanks Mike,

How about keeping it central to spine?
I figured it's best to put blank on flat surface and use some sort of gap/slip gauge and ensure gap is same when blank is turned over,...

Looking good.
Toyed with the idea of buying a small knife kiln, I didn't get a good look from the wife when I mentioned it!!:rant: Ah well a man can dream, I'll after work on her and figure another...

Good for you Mike, at least you have had a go and my guess is there will be more.
When you start shaving, it will be interesting to know how long you go before you need to go back to the hone.

Thanks for sharing, glad you have gone before me.
Would you say it's better to watch the coulour of the edge, and not worry to much about the rest, tang etc.
Non magenetic can be a little short of...

Yep, I agree
Food for thought.
Where is a good place to shop for a small kiln.

Deckard

Those guys that have kilns or use salts (any offers?) it's a piece of cake.
You got a pretty good thermometer with your eye once you know what to look for as long as you keep things simple and it's...

Thanks,
Thought about peanut oil because of high flash point, not sure what temp the vapour jacket forms. Kevin Cashen only recommends formulated quenchants except for cannola oil, Don't know why???...

My reservations about the steel is all to do with optimal steel structure at the edge.
My knowledge to date is somewhat theoretical and what I've gleaned from various blade forums/experts, so...

Personally I love worked spines.
I know some guys like cleaner lines, that's cool, I'll go with the flow.
Like the SRP brand idea.
Regarding steel, unless we can get some if you pro razor smiths...

I to like Seraphim's design a lot and would be happy with it.
I'd go with 1/4 - near wedge, not sure I could hone such a severe smiler presently.
It looks savage though, I'd learn to hone it.

+1 with designs. Not sure about 1095 though.
I feel to max out the hardness you realy need formulated quenchant like parks#50, if I'm heat treating (which is near to impossible to get in the UK in...