Thread: Got the first restoration under my belt!

Added HQ photos!

The razor looks good. I am getting inspired to start restoring some razors.

Originally Posted by wikedeye

The razor looks good. I am getting inspired to start restoring some razors.

It was a challenging, but a very rewarding project. If you have an older one, or one you find on ebay, that you dont mind experimenting with, Id say go for it!

I wouldn't consider myself a pro by any means I just began making razors last year so take what I'm about to say and do with it what you will, and I'm sure if it's a terrible idea one of the more experienced guys will correct me.

When I'm putting the razor together for the final time I like using a little bit of super glue or something similar on both sides of the wedge (with the pin in of course) and clamping it tight. Then once it sets peen the pin it really helps get that super tight fit along the wedge. Then pinning the actual blade in last.

Originally Posted by wynndow

I wouldn't consider myself a pro by any means I just began making razors last year so take what I'm about to say and do with it what you will, and I'm sure if it's a terrible idea one of the more experienced guys will correct me.

When I'm putting the razor together for the final time I like using a little bit of super glue or something similar on both sides of the wedge (with the pin in of course) and clamping it tight. Then once it sets peen the pin it really helps get that super tight fit along the wedge. Then pinning the actual blade in last.

I do the same it works well for me,Dorko used to glue wedges as well.

Originally Posted by wynndow

I wouldn't consider myself a pro by any means I just began making razors last year so take what I'm about to say and do with it what you will, and I'm sure if it's a terrible idea one of the more experienced guys will correct me.

When I'm putting the razor together for the final time I like using a little bit of super glue or something similar on both sides of the wedge (with the pin in of course) and clamping it tight. Then once it sets peen the pin it really helps get that super tight fit along the wedge. Then pinning the actual blade in last.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I do the same it works well for me,Dorko used to glue wedges as well.

I glued the spacer with wood glue to one side of the scales so it would stay flush after sanding. I'll make sure to do the same with the wedges!

Originally Posted by rvrboy17

I glued the spacer with wood glue to one side of the scales so it would stay flush after sanding. I'll make sure to do the same with the wedges!

Good idea, that way you can still make adjustments if needed..

Most Vintage stuff is unglued
You find some that are one side glued
and a few that are both side glued