It looks like an impressive Puma Mike. Your laser engraving of the scales to get the inlay work done is some serious dedication and it shows in the end results. Good thing we are saving money straight razor shaving.
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It looks like an impressive Puma Mike. Your laser engraving of the scales to get the inlay work done is some serious dedication and it shows in the end results. Good thing we are saving money straight razor shaving.
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Originally Posted by RezDog
Nearly every time I open this thread I am fully reminded that I have soooooo much to learn :gaah: Impressive work and ideas fellas!
So true....So trueQuote:
Originally Posted by xiaotuzi
So I have finished the #66. Turned-out nice and tight with AjKenne's collars.
Had a talk with the #18. Sez he is fine and only needs a clean-up. Think I will forward him as-is to a Henckels fan I know. Never saw another #18? Besides, another blade will surface which needs shortening a bit for the other set of scales. ;)
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The locking detent I mentioned is accomplished by the top of the scales snapping over the tang as the razor is closed.
Since this tang/tail is thicker, the tail 'detents' a bit as the razor is opened back past center, but does not seem to be an issue.
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All works well. Off to the hones! :D
That's neat, I can see that, yeah. The scales edges go over the tang a little bit in the closed position and keep it "locked" shut. Those are really cool scales, thanks for sharing and explaining how they work along with the pictures. I've never seen anything like that! Looks really nice and there's those collars again, sweet...
So I will be working on finishing that Puma thanks to the below score for $20
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Now a small yarn, as to me, the story was pretty cool.
Some may recall I went flying in a vintage tiger moth biplane last summer, posted some in flight video footage on another thread actually.
Anyway, seems the gentleman who built the propeller for that very aircraft is the one I met this afternoon to buy the above brass from.
John Clark, a retired Scottish prop builder, HO scale railroad enthusiast,, and hand crafted muzzle loader craftsman.
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Shown above with one of his .53 calibre bad boys in curly maple stock.
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Does all the work himself still.
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His shop was packed with goodies, and I really enjoyed meeting him and chatting about all he does, and has done.
His completed rifles fetch over 6 k and his complete kits go for 1.2k CDN, or about 50 bucks US, lol. Not trying to sell any on his behalf, but I thought you guys would like to see.
The fact that he made the prop that kept my ass safe in a 1916 aircraft last year, well that's the 'small world' bit in the story.
Anyway, as you were men..
:tu
The first one I saw puzzled me. Almost like a magnet was in there somewhere.
Then, I saw how it worked. Brilliant! :rofl2:
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Sometimes it is all about who you know instead of what you know, eh?
Scratch brass rod from the B52 box. Looks like a lifetime supply!
Surely sounds like this gent is a pile of knowledge! :tu
And someone to share a dram of scotch with.
Told me next time I come over he will educate me on them as I indicated I prefer bourbon..
Lol..
Nice razor Tom. Great story Mike. Did you manage to interest him in straight razor?
Cleaning up my Valet, Autostrop, that I picked up last weekend.
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I will send ya a few of those Feather blades to fit that. Feather copied it and blades are around that fit both.
They shave awesome with the feathers in them! :tu
Well thank you very much,that's very kind of you, Tom. If what I hear about Feathers is true...should I cork um?
Or take it like man, and just shave. Har..!!
Haha, Shaun, he still has his straight, strop, and brush from when he shaved our way.
Asked him to dig them out next time so I can ogle it. He says its German, but can't recall the brand..
We shall see..
The cleaning is done.
Ready for polish..!!
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You are thinking about the Feather DE blades. The SE aren't nearly as wicked. You will be ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
I just finished cleaning and polishing my Dad's 1957 Gillette DE with the blue end handle. I'll never use it because I hate cleaning a DE, so it will go on display in his memory.
So a blue-tip? I seem to remember those are the least aggressive as compared to the black and red tip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benz
What do I know? Not a fan of the butterfly ones. Just me.
Nice to have it in his memory. Good idea!
A friend has 2 of them which were his dad's. Like NOS in the plastic cases. Why would a man have 2 like that?
Gillette commercials and Christmastime, I expect!
You only need to clean it between blade switches,,, 30 seconds with a toothbrush & dish/hand soap,,,, she will stay shiny with this simple routine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benz
I think you're right about it being the least aggressive Sharptonn. My Dad didn't have a heavy beard like I do. I tried the thing once years ago and had to switch to my Wade and Butcher mid shave. My Gillette Dial a Shave travel razor is set on 9.Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptonn
All polished and like new again.
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I'm going to start on this SR next. Mostly cleaning and a hone. Picked this jewel up at a local antique store cheap and found
an interesting history to it. From 1933 until 1943, Leo La Grant had a hardware store located at 216 W. Randolph in Enid, OK
(my hometown). He bought and distributed straight razors by W. L. Buck Co. Although I can't link W. L. Buck Co. to Smoky, at
least I know where this straight was originally sold and about when.
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Ya, ya, ya. We ain't got TIME for that crap. StropNgo. Some of us have JOBS! :roflmaoQuote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Consider a 30 second dip in this ,,,, you will be surprised at the result, a good surprise. Found at Wal Mart at the jewelry counter.Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
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Good, gentle stuff, that! :tu
Back together.
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After the reshaping of these scales, I had to make the wedge nearly a communion wafer to prevent this big blade from sticking out the bottom. Which would have been very bad...went collarless on the third pin, just like original as well.
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But she centered up nice nice, closes well and is ready for the stones!
The cats meow once I bring its edge back once more I'm hoping.
Back to its original, understated, utilitarian bad ass self..
Cheers gents.
It will clean places that you cannot reach with a brush or cloth.
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Enid, Oklahoma! Just when you think you've seen it all! :)
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THIS is why we are here! Excellent work, MikeB52. Just excellent! :nj
Got some. Its good to go now, but will keep it in mind for clean-up's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
Thanks
Mike
Yes, you knock off the heavy stuff,, then finish with this.
Thanks Hirlau but I'll pass. I have it nice and shiny again and it will go on display. The only time I use a DE is when I travel......although sometime for the SOTD I should do a lousy shave with the Gillette Dial a Shave with canned goo topped off with Vegetal.:rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
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The Blue Tip is definitely the least aggressive of the Super Speeds. The Red Tip is the one that is heavier and more aggressive than the regular SS. I have one from the 1st quarter of 1957 (my birth year and quarter) that I had replated. It is one of my go to razors when I don't have the time for a straight shave. It shaves very nicely on a heavier beard. At least like a 7 or so on an adjustable IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by Benz
The non-bleach version of Scrubbing Bubbles also works really well on a safety razor that has gotten a little scummy. Just spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, and then hit it with an old toothbrush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
So where does the black tip fall? In the middle?Quote:
Originally Posted by Demetrius
Yes, I use Scrubbing Bubbles each time,,, I use Scrubbing Bubbles on about everything. I use the jewelry cleaner as a last procedure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Demetrius
Sweet lookin, big honkin, wisker Wacker, ya got there Mike. Nice return.
The local connection is very cool, that's a fury razor stand you got going there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Panama60
