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Is this microchipping...

by
pcm
Published on 03-16-2019 01:17 PM
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Microchipping and a discussion on heel hooks

https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...ml#post1581027

I have a Union Cutlery Spike, which is one of my favorites. I got it from the classifieds and shaved about 20 times, before needed to touch ...

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Preshave prep - soften the beard or stiffen it?

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aramirez626
Published on 03-10-2019 05:19 PM
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Pre-Shave Prep

A discussion from 2009 on prepping the beard

https://sharprazorpalace.com/pre-sha...tml#post796715
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Edge Restoration - Heavy Bevel setting

by
gssixgun
Published on 03-02-2019 12:36 PM
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Bread Knifing: heavily damaged blades

Gssixgun (Glen Mercurio) on bread knifing

https://sharprazorpalace.com/advance...ml#post1254386

I was working a pretty chipped up razor the other day and a thread popped up about setting bevel on bad razors, it seemed that the razor gods were saying take some pics while ...

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CA-Super Glue, Finishing Hints and Tips

by
gssixgun
Published on 02-16-2019 04:03 AM
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CA Finish By Gssixgun

A primer on using super glue as a finish on wood scales

https://sharprazorpalace.com/worksho...tml#post719606

I am going to take some time and give you some hints and tricks to doing these finishes...

Basically you goop it on, let it dry, and sand no really that is it...

OK here are a few hints...

Sand your wood ...

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Why do scales warp?

by
RayG
Published on 02-15-2019 10:01 PM
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Why do scales warp

https://sharprazorpalace.com/razors/...tml#post280916

I shaved with my Dovo Special tortoise this morning, ...

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My bevel angle calculations

by
StraightRazorDave
Published on 02-08-2019 03:33 AM

Easy and not so easy ways to calculate bevels when using tape to hone

https://sharprazorpalace.com/honing/...tml#post413799

formulas for the bevel angle given the thickness of the spine, ...

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In the Garden 2015

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gssixgun
Published on 01-26-2019 01:06 PM
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Time to order seeds and stuff for the garden

Yep, it is time to start the veggie attack.

I do hope everyone's garden does as well as our 2018 garden.

https://sharprazorpalace.com/finer-t...ml#post1449585

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Rescale Koraat #14

Wonderful job, looks outstanding!. I've been lusting after Koraat blades since I came across their web site.
JellyJar Today, 04:55 PM

My 10 or so razors

Thank you both!
I am using rolling X strokes and almost no pressure on the blade. I shall keep going and follow your advice.
Eurofighter Today, 04:51 PM

Raising my bar! Tamahagane, rubies and stabilized fossil scales

Gorgeous!! That is a work of art. I'd almost be afraid to use it for fear of something happening to it. You definitely raised the bar.
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just wanted to share tonight's dinner with you guys..

No, dried. I don’t consider dried to be a sacrifice though. The flavor is actually more intense.
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Norton Vs Dan's translucent stones

You may be "splitting hairs" here (pun intended lol). As others have said, it would be difficult to tell any appreciable, quantifiable difference
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