Just use the dang thing, and listen for that ring it gives off when things begin to tighten while pinning.
You'll see what I mean.!! [emoji6]
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Man Garrison that's wonderful! I still have a chunk of rail I need to make into an anvil. Great job!
Freshly acquired from the wilds... AM Hone Co., Olean NY, Cushioned Strop Back Hone. Still has the box, although tattered, and that's probably why it's in such good shape. No gouges or chips also the leather looks good. Anybody have experience with these? Looks like it would be great in a travel kit.
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That's pretty cool, how's the leather.
A bit of neats foot applied to a moistened rag, then rub in and let dry a few day...repeat.
The water helps open the pores to draw the oil in. [emoji6]
I'm trying out the Bick on this after seeing how well it rehydrated Tom's boar hide strops. I have some 100% neatsfoot so if the Bick don't get me there I'll try that.
Had a chance to take a drive through the countryside of New Hampshire today, stopping at some antique stores in the towns along the way. Beautiful drive, mid-summer, mountains, lakes - gorgeous. Didn't find much in the stores but passed by a couple different "barn-type" sales, did a quick U-turn and went in. These barn sales pop up around here and it's usually just one guy's accumulated junk that he now wants gone.
Found a couple coticules the drawer of a toolbox in one barn. Walked past the toolbox once and then went back and decided to check the drawers. Bingo. The one that's pretty flat has a few hairline cracks in the surface and the one that's worn is a natural combo.
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Then at a different sale I found this little hone that looks and feels like it might be an old thuringian. There's dried slurry caked on it that feels right, and the part that's not caked with slurry has the "skin" that comes with age. This one was also in a drawer, gotta check all the drawers, check everywhere!
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These barn-sale guys didn't care much about sharpening stones. They let them go for just a few bucks each. I'll get them cleaned and lapped this weekend and see what I've got.
Went to another barn sale today. Didn't find anything I wanted but here's what I'm talking about
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Got the hones from yesterday lapped. Two good and very different coticules. The one with all the wear on it is flat now but the poor little fella is only almost 3/8 inch thick now. I think I will bond it to a piece of BBW I have that's missing the coti part. Construction adhesive?
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And the thuringian... nice!
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I love places like that to "shop" around in. Takes me way too long though.
Looks like tou were at Addison's :D
I used T-88 epoxy on my Coti to BBW, then sanded the edges till clean and even, once dried.
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Wow, nice stones Tuzi! Great finds.
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OMG,, Plane Heaven!!!!!!!!!!Ty
I shall watch the local flea markets, lots if Amish and wood working goes on around my parts, plus I have the nations largest hardware store in my back yard.
Somebody knows something around here.
Had some luck today at a local antiques market. On one table mixed in with tons of random stuff was this Benjamin Badger Razor Strap box, looked empty but I picked it up anyway. Inside I was pleasantly surprised to find this this R. Sutcliffe razor. It has some wear but can still see the etching and I've never had one from this maker so it was a good find. Gotta check everywhere, every box, a razor might be hiding inside!
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Oh yeah, nothing like finding the oldies. [emoji41]
squiny My new word for the day!
I'm looking forward to using that today. Just to see the look on someones face :D
I got a text from a friend I know from around the antiques markets this morning. He was at a garage sale and sent a picture of a few items. I stopped by and ended up with a few brushes and a Beau Brummel straight razor. I was happy to find a Dubl Duck M-2 among the brushes, though it appears dented around the rim maybe? I'm planning on reknotting the brushes.
This is the first Dubl Duck brush that I've owned and I'm not really sure the best way to get the knot out. It appears like the handle comes apart but I don't want to force it. Also, I'm wondering if the dents around the rim are a worry and can they be fixed? I'll be looking for a good knot for this one once I figure out what size.
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Just found...
H.M. Christensen, Joseph Allen, Torrey, Henckels 66, Wosty Pipe, Greaves & Sons
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The Torrey is in great shape, the Pipe Razor needs scales, the Joseph Allen has a little hone wear, The Greaves has rust should clean up though, the H.M. Christensen is dirty but will clean up, and the Henckels is good except a broken end of one scale. I like the original box with the Henckels with the sticker inside for the store in Boston where it was sold.
Dang!!!! You got a big score there my friend :tu
Very nice finds!
Good for you Tuzi. AlwAys fun hunting.
I am quite envious that you found one of my white whales.
xiaotuzi: Nice find! I'm anxious to see some of them after some TLC.
What's that shoulderless one with the barber's notch at the bottom? Can't see on my phone...
Nice hunting.
Guess you got your cabinet full for the winter.[emoji6]