The tension is just right when folded open for shaving. The first inch or so of swing when you open it is a little loose.
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I would shorten the wedge end like this...
That is a BIG spacer/wedge you have in there!
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It's a learning process. Every one I do, it gets a little closer to wow.
Exactly.
I'm happy with this result, but i I am totally open to criticism.
I did note to myself that a thinner razor will need a more streamlined scale.
Luckily the GD is pretty chunky so it works for me.. Plus i made the old lady happy 'restoring' the razor she gave me for xmas.
Next i have some plans for a Henckels and some Black Walnut..
The scales look good, the more you make the better they will be. The only criticsim would be the blade choice.
Not meant to be criticizing.
Just my opinion.
I think they look GOOD.
Everyone here that has made scales the first time, I included. Never got them spec. on the first, or third try. Thats the cool part of making them, looking at them when you started and progress as you make more. And you can make new ones for the earlier models once you have it down .
I'm already thinking about my next set.. What i will do differently, what worked.
I have a Keene Bros. Henckels i think ill be working on. It will definately need a more delicate set of scales.. thinner and a better fit.
I'd be cutting them out right now but i'm pretty hopped up on sudafed..
Forcing myself to take it easy this evening, hawking the forum.
After hand washing my car in this nice weather we're having up here I decided to work on a razor. Dug another moldy oldie out of moth balls and I'm just about done setting the bevel on my hard Arkie. It's shaving arm hair full width of the blade now. I want to give it a couple more no pressure x strokes on the Arkie and then it goes to my coticule for the finishing hone work before the strop. I hope I can finish up before tomorrow so I can use it for my Sunday shave. The coticule may take a while but the comfort shaves it gives is worth it.
Thanks outback and MikeB52 for giving me the kick in the butt to raise another one from the dead.
Well I've been busy at work the past week or so. I haven't had time to go to the garage and get anything done with any of my projects. I finally got out there , I had about an hour without any responsibility. I thought I was going to polish the blade and get the pinning done. Let's just say I learned a lesson today I wish I didn't learn this way! Very sad moment just happened. I had the blade nice and shiny, should have stopped but thought I could get it better. The dremel kicked and well I'll let the picture show my stupidity.Attachment 228948
Luckily I have another blue steel razor that will look good in the cocobola scales!
At one time there was thread that contained just pictures of razors that had be destroyed by Dremels. There were some very lucky guys out there as no one was seriously hurt.
While they can be a 'Useful Tool' they are also an 'Incredibly Dangerous Tool' IF NOT USED PROPERLY.
So far I'm happy using my variable speed buffer and hand work.
Finished setting the bevel, honing on coticule, stropping on linen treated with plumber's lead, and 100 laps on my SRD Premium 1. She tree tops arm hair like a champ and I can't wait for tomorrow's shave. I hope this will be the last honing I have to do for a couple of years now............unless I find a little gem in an antique store I just found. Time for a :beer1:
Well said Roy, certainly not a tool for razors. Sad to read that the original poster claims his stupidity for the chipped razor. Its been said a million time on this forum that Dremels are not the tool to work on razors you have no control on that small tool spinning at 20 to 30 thousands rpm.
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As with all power tools we need to remember the safe working methods and best practices when working with each tool. While some of the safety guide lines crossover there are some tool specific rules to follow. I'm glad that we see mostly injured blades and not that many injured people in these posts. I think when all the warnings and safe work practices are observed we can minimize personal and razor injuries. Most time when thing go sideways it is from operator malfunction, regardless of the tool used.
While there are those who use these tools and use them with great caution however they are in my opinion few and far between. For when they use them, it's for a specific task and not day to day so called 'restorations'.
There will always be those who ignore sound counsel and continue onward with their ignorant and misguided self assurance that 'It Won't Every Happen To Me' way of thinking. And IF they were to be injured I seriously doubt that they would admit to it so that others could learn from their lack of wisdom and foresight.
As it has been said; "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink".
How can I state this graciously?? The OP is new to restores, I know the feelings of joy and despair on restorations.
Used the dremmel many times myself when starting out. Sanding was mind numbing.
Fast forward a couple of years and not nearly a 100 restores and I humbly submit pictures of blades that need more hand sanding to properly finish. If I restore 2-3 blades over the winter I am content. That said I have plenty of shave ready pretty razors at my disposal.
Combine that with a few near misses I approach the dremmel only when absolutely necessary. I use whiteout to highlight the direction of rotation on my tool.
I hate flying razor blades.
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I think that's what some of us have been trying to say to all but especially anyone who is new! Any power tool and Especially a Dremel can be Very Dangerous!
Personally I don't Have Need Want Crave or Desire a Dremel. I get some very nice work done without it.
I do use a variable speed buffer but I built it from scratch so when I'm finished I get to take a little more pride in the results.
Every time I have used my Dremel, I did so with extreme caution & if I ever show a razor I used a Dremel on, I stressed that it isn't for beginners & if you use one, make sure you know how to use it & make sure you know which way the tool is spinning or the worst thing will happen when you least expect it.
I might have never tried it but I bought Lynn's dvd quite awhile ago, I think right after I first joined & I believe he said the same thing. He uses one but he is of course a very experienced person in what he does & knows what he's talking about.
When a new member has even mentioned using one, I stressed that they not use one until they learn how to use it & if they use one, first make sure they know which way the blade is spinning & to practice on a junk blade first. I really don't recommend a new member to use one at all until they have been doing work on straight razors for some time. Actually, if one decides to do this, practice on a few junk blades first but please be very cautious. I do not want to see or hear of anyone injuring themselves because of one. No one has control over what you're doing except you! A buffer can be the same way but a Dremel is a lot worse if you do not know how to use it!!! If I'm nervous or shaking, I don't even go near either. If I'm upset at what I'm doing, I walk away from it & come back when I feel comfortable about what I'm doing. I only use one on certain razor's & have been successful but that doesn't mean the next person will. Please be careful & if you are unsure of yourself, don't even attempt it!
Get some type off magnetic razor holding block for holding razors for most bench operations...or even to buff them.
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~Richard
That's a great fixture Richard & for blades can be then demagnetized. Thanks!
First Cheferik , we are glad you are safe. Second keep on trying and learning. We the community welcome you. After all are safety tips. We really want you to be successful . Its new members that try and prevail that I truly enjoy sharing with. Please take all the comments with a grain of salt (pink hymallian sea salt).
It takes a brave man to show his opps moments. I appluaud your candor . Lastly keep up the good work. I am proud of you. There is nothing that you can do, that we havent tried already, trust me, I ask myself what was I thinking. I just dont tell on myself as much nowadays.
I to dont use it for everything in razor restoring. But I do use it alot for finish polishing. I've had so many other things grabbed from my hands throughout my life when using a bench buffer, that I find myself uneased putting a razor near one. I just feel better using the dremmel.
I can control the speed, pressure, and heat. Plus get into the tight places easier. May not be the best tool of choice, but the most comfortable for "ME"
Cleaning up two left in the pinns. Shouldn't be too much hassle. Only one has a very small amount of rust at the pivot, wich will be removed with the use of a pipe cleaner, dental floss, and metal polish. The rest done with rag and metal polish. The use of a emery board, with a piece of rag wrapped on it to clean the gunk between the scales where applicable with household cleaners ( shout, works well for me).
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Dental floss.... brilliant! Thinking that'll work great for jimps too. Can't even get my nails in there with a cloth...
I totally agree Mike! I have used emery board, a popsicle stick, even a metal nail file which is thinner but I prefer something thin & strong non metallic with a soft rag around it.It works great & has kept me from unpinning several times. I can't even think of all the ideas I have right now but so many different things i have done has worked out very well. I will keep thinking so I can add to this. I know I have more to mention. Here's a nice Kinfolks I want to clean up. it should be beautiful when done.
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The second pic has crud on the insides of the scales. I shook when I took the pic. I also have some Shout in the washroom.
Well get at it brother, wont take long to get that right again.
She sure is perty.
Almost done with the first one hear. Rubbed the blade and bolsters with Never dull and Cr/Ox
Still needs wiped off and polished.
Used a little 0000 steel wool on the blade too.
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Yeah, I have used 0000 steel wool with penetrating lube many times & it works very well. I have some never dull but the cotton dried out so it is old & i need to get more. I've used Never Dull for many years, ever since I built my first Harley. It could very well be how old the stuff is I have. I think it has something in it similar to Brasso. The Maas would probably work well for Phil because it has something similar to pumice in it unlike Mothers which is a very smooth compound. It is a very good polish & when Mothers doesn't work, I then use the Maas & sometimes I just go for the Maas. I'll pm you soon brother.
First one is done. Not a show piece, but to shave with.
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I typically use a wire tooth brush, or a SS bore brush from a gun cleaning kit for jimps.
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Hey, showpiece or not I happen to like the looks of that Hugo's Victor. Nice piece.:)
A cold started setting into my head this weekend and when I woke today it had pretty much moved in and took over. So I went into work this morning to tell them I am not going to work today or a couple 2 or 3 days :<0) What else are you going to do at 4:45 in the AM.
So I get home half full of coffee and got 5 or 6 projects on the workbench I am messing with between sneezes. Lots of hand filing at first to keep quiet. When my nose starts running I jump on the grinder. Helps to have an automatic drip system keeping things cool. I don't get sick very often so I am going to relax and enjoy this one. Get some razor stuff done between naps.
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Can't grind until I find the filters for my respirator again. Amazing how much power is behind a sneeze.
Finished the Shumates, Barber.
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The blade moves a bit on the pivot, and occasionally the toe catches on the wedge. So I'll remedy that with a little trick Sharpton taught me, with a blade from a coping saw.
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First, flatten the teeth that protrude from the side of the blade, so it wont cut into the scales. Place the blade between the scales, and saw the wedge back to allow clearance for closing.
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