Thread: T. Hessenbruch

No we are here to help.
Heres what I am helping with.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...163-pipes.html
My TI is being cranky after bevel set. Microchipping.

Little side tracked, but the Boker has been buffed and repinned.

Gorgeous Mike!

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Gorgeous Mike!

Thanks Mike
Was hoping more of the gang would chime in while I was hoping to teach a brother a little something, but I believe we did ok.

Wanted to kinda explain to him that you dont need to sand away at all blades, some you do. His was pretty much a simple clean up and polish. But hey... We all want those perfect blades when we first start restoring, but learn after we mess up a few, that not all can be brought back to being perfect.
But we can make them like new by doing just a little clean-up job on them. [emoji6]

Originally Posted by outback

Thanks Mike
Was hoping more of the gang would chime in while I was hoping to teach a brother a little something, but I believe we did ok.

Wanted to kinda explain to him that you dont need to sand away at all blades, some you do. His was pretty much a simple clean up and polish. But hey... We all want those perfect blades when we first start restoring, but learn after we mess up a few, that not all can be brought back to being perfect.
But we can make them like new by doing just a little clean-up job on them. [emoji6]

I appreciated the help man. I definately had newbie polising fever. So far the 'Hess' is ok.. both sides polished up to 2000. From your pics i see what you mean though.. a simple clean up would have been sufficient.

I have been soaking up as much information as possible. Yesterday i made a jig to hold the razor, and i used a cork with sandpaper. It definately sped up the process. From this point forward ill remember to make a better assessment of what a blade really needs to look good before i start sanding the heck out of it!

As I have said elsewhere...

Go Backwards! Start with a polish with a rag. Needs more work? using some buffing compound. Needs more work? Use some 1500-2000 grit. Needs more work? Use some 1000 Grit. While it may seem slower and as stated, "backwards" You eliminate needless sanding. It takes a LOT of work to remove 400 grit scratches compared to 2000 grit! a LOT!

Take your time, stop and re assess frequently. You are already on a good path. =)
Good Luck!

Originally Posted by Magpie

Take your time, stop and re assess frequently. You are already on a good path. =)
Good Luck!

Thanks. Will do!!!

Done workin on the ol' Hess

Polished the blade and the scales..





Mistakes were made, but wisdom was gained.

Originally Posted by MW76

Done workin on the ol' Hess

Polished the blade and the scales..





Mistakes were made, but wisdom was gained.

She looks sweet. Great job.
Glad I could help a blade brother.
Give me a yell anytime ya need help, should it arrise.
Glad to help any way possible

Originally Posted by outback

She looks sweet. Great job.
Glad I could help a blade brother.
Give me a yell anytime ya need help, should it arrise.
Glad to help any way possible

Thanks man.. will do.
I have a few ebay wins in the mail. Ill definitely be asking questions.