Thread: I purchased a project razor and want to reshape the toe but need guidance.

Thanks for the feedback everyone this is great.

I plan on taking this slowly as gssixgun suggested. This is one of those times where I will really force myself to stay slow and not rush.

The wet rag is a great idea Laurens which I will use.

Gssixgun I actually have that thread saved because that exact project inspired me! http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...-re-grind.html

I did some photoshop editing to get an Idea ow what I'm after these are edits to the sale images. I will do an actual scan of the blade and use that scan to edit and create a scale drawing or printable image that I can use as a template.

Again these are simple before and after renderings from some pics just for fun I changed the background to a solid color for better contrast. I think I shortened the blade a bit to much but that's why I did this to get the best design!

Here is Before:



Here is after

How long is the edge to start with ????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

How long is the edge to start with ????

I don't know yet I got this off ebay yesterday and it is shipping today. I will have this by Friday.

But on a side note I do want to shorten the cutting edge. I want to have a small blade to play with!

Wait until it is in hand, you will know oh so much more

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Wait until it is in hand, you will know oh so much more

Oh absolutely...I just wanted figure out what I will need to get started so I can get my supplies this week and hopefully start working this weekend. I have test fit pins and final pins, 3 sets of wood scale blanks (ash cut to 1/8" thick book matched), and Tung oil already ordered and on its way.

I thought straight razor shaving was supposed to save me money!

I am supposed to start building a pergola for the wife's hot tube this weekend. So SWMBO has priority during the daylight hours but the night is mine!

Straight Razor shaving saves money about the same as reloading does with shooting