Irish point restoration project. Ideas welcomed.

**Jinx1C4** · 03-06-2014, 08:19 PM

Awesome! I was thinking of bidding on this myself. I'm pretty jealous. Can't wait to see it completed.

**Neil Miller** · 03-07-2014, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by RezDog

When I think of Ireland I think of sweaters. Sweaters remind me of sheep. Rams horn scales. That would be awesome.

When I think of Ireland I think of Guinness. Guinness reminds me to visit the nearest public house. The pub stops me thinking about razors.... Guinness: now that is awesome!

Seriously though, nice find. Can't wait to see it fully restored.

Regards,
Neil

**gkofsky** · 03-11-2014, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by MikeB52

If only I could find some petrified bog Oak or solid peat from the emerald isle. Potato Skin scales maybe?? hehe
Cheers..

Maybe you can use this?
Ancient Bog Oak Pen Blank, 3/4" x 3/4" x 5"L - Rockler Woodworking Tools

If it isn't big enough for scales, maybe as an inlay or for the wedge?

**MikeB52** · 03-13-2014, 09:27 PM

She arrived today safe and sound!
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I love the point profiling on her, and swear the original grind marks are still on her sides. she's still surprisingly sharp and has minor (imo) spine wear from honing. A young looking 175 yr old girl.
It's a huge pity to have to polish her down to 180 grit and back up again, but that cancer has to go to save her.
Going to get into it some to tonight. Will be a slow process, but a pleasure.

**Johnus** · 03-13-2014, 09:54 PM

Found this one. Some info...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79aLI7BF8zI&sns=em

**MikeB52** · 03-14-2014, 02:29 AM

Sweet vid, a Bell Bro!
Thx John..
I like the bit where he says it never let's him down.
Need no further proof it's an Irish piece o steel. :-).

**MikeB52** · 03-19-2014, 03:55 AM

Taken the blade down as far as I care to and removed all the rust and pitting from the edge and a bit back from it as well. Coming up really promising. Only a few scars to show her age. Now to work on the scales..
Just received some brass shim stock in .031" that I'm going to play with to see about liners, or a lined wedge.
A bit of trial and error on the designs so far. Don't want the scales too heavy.
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cheers..

**cudarunner** · 03-19-2014, 04:18 AM

Nothing wrong with a wee bit O battle scars!

While I wouldn't recommend the scales for your Irish razor (I already put in my two bits about those) here's what was done for my great grandfather's W&B!

Before

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After

You will see that she still carries the battle scars from years of neglect!

You've done well!

**Jinx1C4** · 03-19-2014, 04:32 AM

Mike, is that all hand sanding or did you use a wheel?

**MikeB52** · 03-19-2014, 04:59 PM

All by hand, 20 hrs worth so far. 120 grit sandpaper SAIT industrial grade and up, either with the blade between thumb and fingers, or laid flat on a uhmw work jig to apply a little more force.
I did use my dremel with a buffing wheel coated in crox to shine her up and expose missed scratch lines along the way as well.
I have a proper 6" buff I will use when I've finished all the hand work however.
I'm trying to only use materials that would have been around in the 1800s in this restore, just cause I like the authenticity and the challenge..
Cheers.

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