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Mike,

I just read http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-togethers-meetings/27113-minnesota-get-together-4.html about the blade breaking tonight, no sweat at all. I am glad to hear that the blade...

I wanted to give an update on this razor. Randy Tuttle sharpened it and tried shaving with it. The blade did not make it through ½ a shave. I thought that it would work better than that.

Still...

I used the razor that came out at Rc 50 this morning. It was a bit tuggy, it had about two weeks use since the last refresh. Two weeks seems to be the limit before it needs refreshing. The good news...

The frame will hold the blade well enough to shave, it pops in with a satisfying snap and stays there. It will hold the blade well enough to hone or to shave with it. The epoxy is not structural it...

The hammering makes for an interference fit along portions of the blade, it does not make a perfect seal. The epoxy prevents water from wicking between the blade and frame. It is to prevent rust and...

I started another thread with the test resluts and to show the process that I used.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/workshop/24993-web-site-learning.html

Mike, Thanks for your help

Thanks to...

Chroming would be great.

I have been toying with the idea of trying color casehardening. It looks like it would be a fun process to learn.

I guess the color would still come off, chroming would...

Chris,

Sorry if I came across as being defensive or snippy.
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Here is the link of how I built the razor.

Razor Stuff

Charlie

Yes, I tape the spine when using the hones. Yes I do think the mild steel would wear faster than the hardened blade, (if I didn't tape the spine)

I am not a big one for taping the spines, but that...

The razor is not shave ready yet, it takes me forever and a day to get really smiling blades sharp. I think that it is because such a small portion of the blade is in contact with the hone at a time...

Glen,

The mesquite is nice to work with the only issue was finding a piece without cracks or checking.

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Thank you guys for the encouraging words, SRP are full great people.

I am...

Here is my latest frameback. The wood is mesquite the frame is mild steel the blade is part of an old hand saw. I rust blackened the blade and used vinegar to patina the frame.

I took pictures of...