Chip Repair

I purchased this razor at an antique store some time ago. It is a IXL Geo. Wostenholm & Son. I bought it because I wanted to try to repair a chip on the toe of the blade...and because it was only $5. Here is the before pic:
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I used 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper to smooth out the curve. Then I went through my usual process -- steel wool, 800, 1000, 2000 grit wet/dry and then Mother Mag and Aluminium Polish. I don't use power tools (too noisy). There is no substitute for elbow grease. For a $5 find I think it turned out okay. Here is the after pic:
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I will get this on the stones in the next few days and take it out for a spin...

Very nice save-I bet that will make a great shaver!

How much lenth did you loose? I would have wrapped the blade with wet paper towel and used a Dremel with sanding wheel. A little at a time and given it a round point.

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Originally Posted by bouschie

How much lenth did you loose? I would have wrapped the blade with wet paper towel and used a Dremel with sanding wheel. A little at a time and given it a round point.

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I didn't lose any length, I simply rounded the toe. I used 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. I wrapped it around a paint mixing stick and slowly rounded the toe. I don't own a Dremel. I don't mind doing these things by hand.

That is marvelous, outstanding, wonderful. Now I have an idea of how to go about a gash repair of such a nature. It looks so natural to me. Question if I may. You said this was accomplished by hand. I assume the 400 grit was used to reshape the tip, toe!?

I applaud this idea. Great thought

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Originally Posted by Glock27

That is marvelous, outstanding, wonderful. Now I have an idea of how to go about a gash repair of such a nature. It looks so natural to me. Question if I may. You said this was accomplished by hand. I assume the 400 grit was used to reshape the tip, toe!?

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Yes, I only used the 400 grit to reshape the toe. I used 800, 1000, 2000 on the blade. The 400 grit removes metal fairly quickly so you have to keep checking on your progress.

Very nice repair. ( from experience: be careful with a Dremel. It's to easy to turn a razor into a missile.)


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Mr. Whizbang, or others. With this experience under your belt what grit level would you contemplate after bread knifing SR. I just did one and have been grinding away (3 layers of electric tape). Started with 400 grit to arrive as some level of an edge. Having dispensed with innumerable strokes on a 400 grit. While not arriving at much of an edge, I have noticed, under a 60x loupe numerous pits showing up, indicating that maybe I should just throw the thing away. With nothing more than this what say you?
Pre Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Glock27

Mr. Whizbang, or others. With this experience under your belt what grit level would you contemplate after bread knifing SR. I just did one and have been grinding away (3 layers of electric tape). Started with 400 grit to arrive as some level of an edge. Having dispensed with innumerable strokes on a 400 grit. While not arriving at much of an edge, I have noticed, under a 60x loupe numerous pits showing up, indicating that maybe I should just throw the thing away. With nothing more than this what say you?
Pre Thanks.

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It is difficult to say without seeing some visuals...can you post a pic? There have been other threads that address "bread knifing" an edge. My only advice would be that less is more...and go slow...and use the least amount of grit and sanding to achieve the desired outcome. There are others here that are more knowledgeable than me on this subject.

Thanks Whizbang,
Wish I could post a picture. Don't know how to do that. I am really computer illiterate. I put a rather heavy hand to attempting to forge an edge on a 440 water stone. As I mentioned, as I ground away I noted, under a 60x loupe little pit marks here and there on the edge. This telegraphed the thought that I would have to grind away so much of the blade that getting an edge started would be rather difficult. Guess my perspective is that it is not really worth continuing. I was hoping for an idea I guess, maybe a confirmation. I am seriously considering putting it to a rolling water hone (electric, a slow rolling stone which is constantly in water. As it rotates on its axis the lower half is under water drawing it up to the top.)
Thank you for your rapid response. Much appreciated.

Why did you feel you needed 3 layers of tape?

Slawman

The spine was severely worn away by a very heavy hand, ergo to achieve the proper edge I estimated the amount of tape necessary to come back within some parameter of the edge. I have noted that there are several members who have implied the use of electrical tape, plus I had to bread knife the edge. Maybe I should have used more tape?