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05-02-2024, 10:18 AM
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I see shaving bowls and scuttles in your future.
I see shaving bowls and scuttles in your future.
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01-27-2024, 06:25 PM
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If worst comes to worst, I can always turn it...
If worst comes to worst, I can always turn it into a shorty. The crack is about an inch from the toe so there will still be a usable amount of blade left.
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01-27-2024, 04:03 PM
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I guess I’ll try to hone it up and try it out. I...
I guess I’ll try to hone it up and try it out. I have to admit that the thought of shaving with a crack like that creeps me out.
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01-27-2024, 09:31 AM
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That is a damn fine repair Paul. You have to...
That is a damn fine repair Paul. You have to really look hard to see where the break occurred.
I have a 6/8 full hollow blade that has a 1/4” crack at the bevel. Do you think a silver solder... -
01-19-2024, 01:07 PM
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That is a great tip Mike.
That is a great tip Mike.
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08-05-2023, 10:40 AM
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I am impressed Paul. Pretty amazing for a second...
I am impressed Paul. Pretty amazing for a second go at forging a razor.
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06-27-2023, 09:45 AM
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I knew it! What’s the project Paul?
I knew it! What’s the project Paul?
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06-25-2023, 11:34 AM
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Paul, looks like you are getting ready to some...
Paul, looks like you are getting ready to some heating and hammering.
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02-12-2023, 07:02 PM
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It may be because you told us of it’s history,...
It may be because you told us of it’s history, but that blade is already looking a bit intimidating.
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02-10-2023, 11:48 AM
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There are a few documentary videos about him on...
There are a few documentary videos about him on YouTube. He was a home-grown and self-educated metallurgist and developed his own very scientific approach to recreating wootz.
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02-04-2023, 10:56 AM
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Wow. There’s some history in that metal. Do you...
Wow. There’s some history in that metal. Do you know anything about it’s journey from its manufacture to you?
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02-01-2023, 08:59 PM
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It took a few repetitions, but I got it :rofl2:
It took a few repetitions, but I got it :rofl2:
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02-01-2023, 08:36 PM
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If there isn’t already a forum for it, maybe we...
If there isn’t already a forum for it, maybe we should start one for blades that we almost completely restored before something bad happened to them. I’m sure we’d all have at least one story to...
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02-01-2023, 10:20 AM
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No words! Feel for ya.
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01-31-2023, 12:11 PM
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Paul, that W&B is looking real fine. Nice work....
Paul, that W&B is looking real fine. Nice work.
We all get thrilled when we find a razor like that and put in some love, sweat and time to bring it back to how it might have looked when new. And... -
01-08-2023, 11:08 AM
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That hurts. The blade itself still looks very...
That hurts. The blade itself still looks very good and there is still a lot of the tang left. It would be a shame to retire it before trying to bring it back.
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01-03-2023, 09:24 PM
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Paul, That is an amazing cabinet. Filled with...
Paul, That is an amazing cabinet. Filled with shave-related goodies I imagine.
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12-24-2022, 10:04 AM
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Are you trying to assemble a Wosty 7-day set...
Are you trying to assemble a Wosty 7-day set Mike?
That is gorgeous work. Colour me jealous.:chapeau -
11-25-2022, 11:03 AM
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Found this info about hair dye removers: ...
Found this info about hair dye removers:
https://youprobablyneedahaircut.com/best-hair-color-removers/
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11-03-2022, 03:19 PM
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Mike you come up with extremely creative...
Mike you come up with extremely creative solutions.
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08-02-2022, 02:55 AM
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Hope this helps. 343532
Hope this helps.
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06-14-2022, 05:41 PM
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They have it in Bass Pro/Cabella’s online.
They have it in Bass Pro/Cabella’s online.
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04-05-2022, 07:20 PM
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Love the form of that razor.
Love the form of that razor.
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03-28-2022, 05:29 PM
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I made one of those a while ago and use it for...
I made one of those a while ago and use it for hand sanding - got some Neodymium bar magnets with rubberized adhesive backing stuck to piece of flat oak and covered with a strip of leather. Works...
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03-28-2022, 11:32 AM
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Jerry, what an improvement! Do you intend to...
Jerry, what an improvement! Do you intend to shave with it? If you do, do you have to worry about adjusting the blade exposure?
Mike, I’m so glad you showed the Dremel. I’ve been tempted to try...
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