I think it looks like a fun challenge and hone wear is for sissies.
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I think it looks like a fun challenge and hone wear is for sissies.
ChopperDave sent me this after I said I would give it a go.
Will post pics tomorrow.
I have the whole restore if anyone is interested or I can just post the finished razor.
You guys are gonna be amazed... The finished product is stunning!!!
:rock: Magnificent work Ed!!! :bow
How it started out:
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Got it in my hands after it was "misplaced" in the mail for 10 or so days:
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What my plans were drawn on in sharpie:
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Disassembled:
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Cut:
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After some hand sanding , called Dave to decide on Square Point or Barbers Notch:
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Fixed the pivot hole:
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YIKES!:
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Some hand sanding:
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Made a brass wedge:
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Testing out the balance:
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Mocked up in the FIRST set of scales (wedge pin to far forward):
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It looks great!
What did you use to cut off the end of the blade?
Centers pretty good!:
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All pinned up with Bullseye washers that Chopper Dave sent me:
I think it added the final touch!:
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Just checking the balance one more time!:
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Honed up pretty nicely too.
3 layers to set bevel then down to 2 and then 1.
Zoweee! That's great work, from design to execution, terrific.
very nice! its always fun to prove people wrong too!