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08-23-2017, 11:48 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Thanks for sharing that, Zak. I definitely see...
Thanks for sharing that, Zak. I definitely see it there right under the edge of the collar.
Looking back at the pictures of mine, inside and out, Doesn't it seem like the pins were in place... -
08-22-2017, 07:17 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Thanks, buddy! I was hoping I would do you...
Thanks, buddy! I was hoping I would do you proud. :cool:
But... Me raise the bar on YOU? Pffft! I don't know about that. Maybe after a hundred more of these I'll be playing in the same... -
08-22-2017, 04:27 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Thanks for the kind feedback everybody, I really...
Thanks for the kind feedback everybody, I really take it to heart!
Shave Report: This razor is a marvelous shaver! It took only a few seconds to get used to the blade and tang, then it was... -
08-22-2017, 10:43 AM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Thanks, very much appreciated! The wedge did...
Thanks, very much appreciated!
The wedge did not have three holes, just one. I think it might be tin, like you were mentioning in a different thread. Seemed harder than lead when I was... -
08-21-2017, 10:00 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Thanks! Yes, the finish is done by hand. First...
Thanks! Yes, the finish is done by hand. First I get the blade faces close to a mirror finish, hand sanding up to 3000 grit. Then I start applying the satin finish, working spine to edge back down...
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08-21-2017, 09:55 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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We shall see in the morning! Cutting arm hair...
We shall see in the morning! Cutting arm hair like a champ so far. I have to say though, it's a little different to hold onto, the tang is really thin and there is no heel. Gotta be careful where...
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08-21-2017, 09:35 PM
Thread: Parkin Cast Steel restoration
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Parkin Cast Steel restoration
I've had this razor for a few years waiting for the right time to restore it. An oldie! It was badly pitted, especially on the back side. The scales were in good shape so I was able to keep them. ...
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