Thread: Restoration / Bevel Setting

Recently I've started restoring W & B razors.

For me they are the easiest blade to hone. I get amazing results, even with blades that have serious hone ware.

I also find that creating a bevel after sanding and polishing the old bevel away helps, because you can see exactly what is going on.

Having said all of that, I was just watching a Gssixgun video on honing a wedge. In the clip he suggests setting the bevel before sanding, polishing.

When I say setting the bevel I mean creating a bevel / spine that correspond to each other.

Having never put a blade on a hone without tape, this would be a first for me.

From what I understand this should be done with all new blades also.

Do any of you guys do this?

I did that on a really old Bengall that had probably been reground on a bicycle mounted stone. There were street vendors who did that service.

Put it on a DMT 325 and worked it till the blade was in alignment, taped it up, honed and got a great edge.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Recently I've started restoring W & B razors.

For me they are the easiest blade to hone. I get amazing results, even with blades that have serious hone ware.

I also find that creating a bevel after sanding and polishing the old bevel away helps, because you can see exactly what is going on.

Having said all of that, I was just watching a Gssixgun video on honing a wedge. In the clip he suggests setting the bevel before sanding, polishing.

When I say setting the bevel I mean creating a bevel / spine that correspond to each other.

Having never put a blade on a hone without tape, this would be a first for me.

From what I understand this should be done with all new blades also.

Do any of you guys do this?

Setting the bevel before doing restoration work is something I do if there is the slightest corrosion at the edge, in which case I am simply looking for assurance that once my restoration is complete I will be able to get a proper edge. I do understand that guys making new razors will set the bevel in order to help get the grind straight. I am also a tape user, and if you are doing heavy bevel setting as part of a restoration and chasing out chips it will stop from creating crazy hone wear. Typically any deep or heavy restoration the old bevel will get sanded or buffed off.

Originally Posted by JOB15

Having said all of that, I was just watching a Gssixgun video on honing a wedge. In the clip he suggests setting the bevel before sanding, polishing.

Nope That is not what I said..

I said to make sure you have the ability to get a clean solid bevel BEFORE you waste time polishing up a razor that will never shave..

After you polish sand polish you will have to set a new bevel just like you did...



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http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...er-2013-a.html

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Nope That is not what I said..

I said to make sure you have the ability to get a clean solid bevel BEFORE you waste time polishing up a razor that will never shave..

After you polish sand polish you will have to set a new bevel just like you did...

here


http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...er-2013-a.html

I see. You was referring to really messed up razors. To see if there is good metal there.

Luckily I have not bought one in that bad a condition.

Thanks for the advise and videos . Great info..

I will check to see if there is a warp or other serious issues before starting my sanding and polishing so that my additional wear will be removed. If the blade lays true I will just leave it be until after I finish restoring the blade. I learned this the hard way, and then saw the same video you did by Glen

Inspecting and evaluating vintage razors is some thing that shouldn't be overlooked .

Like my W&B 8/8ths done up to the best of my newly acquired abilities only to find a fine crack . Only visible after polishing.

From now on i'll get the loop on all purchases asap

Originally Posted by JOB15

Inspecting and evaluating vintage razors is some thing that shouldn't be overlooked .

Like my W&B 8/8ths done up to the best of my newly acquired abilities only to find a fine crack . Only visible after polishing.

From now on i'll get the loop on all purchases asap

That is sad at best, it's not a fun feeling to discover a crack in your newly acquired blade!

Originally Posted by Ernie1980

That is sad at best, it's not a fun feeling to discover a crack in your newly acquired blade!

I don't feel hard done to. I'm blessed with loads of W&B's . Thanks ebay & usa