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My first restoration: H.Böker & Co. Perfection in Cocobolo
Hi everyone,
this is my first restoration and I would apreciate some advice or pointers. Namely how to determine the angle at which in the inside wedge should lay to halt the razor but also to be able to open. In the case of razors like these with a somewhat prone Toe, do you guys recomend another pin stop right in the thumb rest portion of the tang?
I am experimenting with polyurethane finish but I may strip that and go for a french polish schellac which is my usual go to or try the CA finish for the first time. Anyone have some good articles on using CA to finish?
The polyurethane is not curing so well. perhaps due to the Cocobolo even though I carefully removed the natural oils from the surface with isopropil alcohol. My wood is at least 40 years old so I am not sure there isnt much oil left in it as well.
I picked up this razor at a flee market, it has a small nick that should hone out without much problem but I am curious about this razor as I cant find much regarding the Boker Perfection. Its a nice full hollow ground in between 6/8 and 7/8.
I have ordered the pins from Maggard and I looking forward to shave with it.
Here are some pictures of the restoration. I am a bit of a purist/traditionalist and I try not to use sandpaper at all if possible, I like to work with these traditional hand tools. That said, I dont always stick to that since I use tape to hold the scales together and a dremel for the polishing of the blade with 0.5 Crox Bar I loaded onto a felt wheel.
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