What are you working on?

**RezDog** · 07-12-2018, 11:35 PM

Jerry not matter how many shots you post of that razor, I am still twitterpated with it.

**sharptonn** · 07-13-2018, 12:06 AM

It's cool, Jerry! Nice work.
That swoop at the end will require standing it on it's nose toward the end of a stroke!

**MikeT** · 07-13-2018, 12:21 AM

I really like the restoration! It's great to see old scales fixed, given new life again..
Bravo!
Wonderful curves on that one too.

**Gasman** · 07-13-2018, 01:51 AM

Im a little worried about honing it. I mean, i will figure it out, but it might be a chore. Nothing but to dive in and see what happens. Its damn near a wedge. I had to put a straight edge on it to find any grind at all. Guessing two layers of tape to hold it off the face and keep the bevel small.

I got a few others cleaned up and pins tightened. Now the cup is getting full again. Damn, i need a bigger cup for the needs honed razors. Maybe two! Ha.

**Gasman** · 07-13-2018, 05:13 AM

Done!
It wasn't so bad. Took a bit of rolling and sweeping. Tomorrow will be the real test but check out this bevel!!!

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I swear I didn't just paint a white line on it.

Maybe my honing skills are coming along!

**RezDog** · 07-13-2018, 05:14 AM

Two layers of tape Jerry?

**Gasman** · 07-13-2018, 05:17 AM

yep. I wanted to be sure I didnt get into the face of the blade. Although the very back on the heal was such a high angle (guessing) it dont show much of a bevel. I might have been able to get away with one layer. I've never tried to hone something like this before, so I was guessing.

**BobH** · 07-13-2018, 06:25 AM

Way to go. Lovely old razor with a lot of curves.

Bob

**JP5** · 07-13-2018, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Gasman

William and John Birks.
Stabilized the crack/split in the horn scales. Sanded and soaked in Neatsfoot oil for a week. I wanted to reuse the original collars but the holes in the middle were too wallowed out so I found some others to use. Got the blade polished up with steel wool and polish and pinned it up. Its far from perfect but I wanted it to stay looking like it should 230 to 240 years old!

I saved a couple before pics...

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Now if I can get some time tonight or tomorrow to get it on the stnes.

Awesome looking stubtail! That is great you were able to save the scales and keep it closer to original. That curved blade really catches the eye.

**Gasman** · 07-14-2018, 12:19 AM

Today is my Sunday, so I managed to get some time in the garage and make some scales. 4 sets from different woods.
Starting with the closest one...
Zebrawood
Marblewood
Bloodwood
Lacewood

The big work is done (Saws, belt, and disc sanders). Now its time for the handwork and finishing. All scales are 0.080

BTW, Has anyone worked with Lacewood? Seems a bit dry, not oily at all. I've just never used it before.

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