the principles of a french polish and a CA finish are not that far apart. If you can do a french polish you can figure out CA
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the principles of a french polish and a CA finish are not that far apart. If you can do a french polish you can figure out CA
Very true,I just have an aversion to plastic finishes on fine woods.To my eye something is missing.Quote:
Originally Posted by RezDog
Well, pixel, I like whatever it is your eyes see... that handle makes me wanna buy a lathe.
I have nothing else to add except to throw my agreement in with pixel about the 800, burnishing, rottonstone and ren wax. There's just a certain luster to that type of finish.
You can use the natural oils in some woods to great advantage,and your right Crouton,is the muted luster that make hardwoods glow.Quote:
Originally Posted by crouton976
I have always strived to let the wood be what the wood wants to be.
May sound stupid,but when I turn a handle,I have no clue what it will be (unless a copy)I ask the wood to tell me what it wants to be,than I just start to cut,some work,some do not.
I have tried to use the CA finish and I can't stand the stuff. It looks great when you can get it right, or if you can get it right in my case :w
Hi everyone,
thanks for your advices and support.
Here are some pictures of my first restore, I could have done some things better but I have learnt lots from doing this first razor. I will incorporate those lessons for my next restore.
So here it is, Boker Perfection from the 1920's found in an antique's bin brought back to life. Its a great shaver too, I couldnt resist honing it last night for a test. It needed quite a bit of time on the 1k to get it shave ready but I am glad I restored it.
I appologize, I am not a photographer these are from my phone camera
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Brilliant work.
