RAD gone wild... my collection of razor stuff

Hi folks,

I had the urge to share my rad with the good people here. I'm going to try and post some decent pics of the lengths I go to to satisfy this urge for a decent shave, and razors to be proud of.

Below are some pics of my portable work station and razor equipment, this is the spot I spend too much time at, then some of my wonderful razor rolls (Thanks to LarryAndro!! I love my new Terry Cloth roll!) and their contents.

Most of these razors have been restored by myself, honed by LarryAndro (Thanks Larry!!) and nun2sharp (Thanks Kelly!). Both of these guys are fantastic at helping out their fellows. I recommend them both highly for their attitudes and skills.

You can see the progression of restoration skills clearly evident in the various stages of restoration. Well, I say that, but my photog skills are no improving. Sorry for the quality of some of the pics. The earlier the the dirtier (hey that rhymes!). I have an affinity for Challenge (Razor Works and Cutlery Co.) razors and have 3 in this group.

In the large group of razors are: Challenge Razor Works 4/8, a Bingham Kerry-Gow near wedge 4/8, a Friodur 4/8, a Challenge Razor Works 5/8, Wester-Stone 'Damascas' 5/8, a Boker King Cutter 5/8, Challenge Cutlery Co. 5/8, Wlbert 'Army Special' 5/8, a Wade & Butcher 6/8, and my pride Genco Henry's XX 6/8.

In the small group of un-restored razors are: a Barbers Delight 4/8, an unmarked 5/8, a 4/8 Wostenholm IXL, a Bockla #26 and a Mandarin.

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I think it would be most interesting to see other folks's setups.

Thanks for giving me a place to share. No one around here seems to understand the fascination I have with this hobby. It's given me a new direction to put some energy into, and a source of satisfaction as well.

Best always!!

Mike

My, that's a nice pile, Mike! Over there, by the vise.........Is that a CRESCENT WRENCH?????????:confused:

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

My, that's a nice pile, Mike! Over there, by the vise.........Is that a CRESCENT WRENCH?????????:confused:

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I'm sure that it's not a Crescent Wrench!! It's very obviously an Oklahoma Socket Set! :rofl2:

nice set up and some lovely razors there.
Here's a thread you might enjoy http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...shop-pics.html
Grant

That's a nice looking set up, with some nice pics of razors.

Personally, I love it when things get carried away.....thats when I have the most fun! Everyone I know in real life thinks I'm nuts over razors. Everyone on SRP thinks I'm pretty normal. SRP, two points....Real life, 0.

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Originally Posted by sharptonn

My, that's a nice pile, Mike! Over there, by the vise.........Is that a CRESCENT WRENCH?????????:confused:

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You know what? I have figured out what the crescent is really for!! It's to tighten down the nuts on the vise, which is a vertical/horizontal adjustable copper vise that adapts very well to scales or blades that you don't want to scar. It has built in plastic nodules for grasping material you do not want to leave any mark on. Then while using the dremel stand today, the depth gauge nut fell off and rolled under the dog house. Took me 15 minutes to find it! LOL. I have to loosen and tighten the adjustable rails on the vise to go from vertical to horizontal. The stand adjusts from vertical to horizontal as well, so it acts very well as a small buffing unit. What you don't see is the large grinder/buffer in the big shed that is not part of the mobile workstation. Also, I have requested a tall shop stool to go with it for my birthday. Even picked it out and printed it for SWMBO. I don't know if I'll get it, but it gives her something to get me that I will actually use.

Anyway, thanks for looking guys!! I think I might have to polish up that crescent. It just keeps making it into the pictures!! LOL

M

Neat pictures! I've been doing this awhile now, but seeing a group of straight razors like yours still is enjoyable.