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Jacques13 Cutting down a... 03-01-2008, 01:21 PM
Philadelph I'd use a Dremel cutting... 03-01-2008, 05:06 PM
JohnP I feel your pain on this. I... 03-01-2008, 05:56 PM
smythe Ouch... that’s gotta hurt! ... 03-02-2008, 06:47 AM
Jacques13 Ok it's done. Took my time... 03-02-2008, 07:10 AM
Philadelph Looks great! Congrats! 03-02-2008, 07:13 AM
smythe Man that looks good... I bet... 03-02-2008, 07:32 AM
Sharp&Shiny Nice recovery .It loooks ... 03-02-2008, 02:17 PM
DwarvenChef Very nice, I have a few in... 03-03-2008, 07:07 AM
floppyshoes Well done, another beauty... 03-03-2008, 12:56 PM
Jacques13 Montreal meeting....when and... 03-03-2008, 01:10 PM
Seraphim That shorty looks sweet! I... 03-03-2008, 05:08 PM
floppyshoes http://straightrazorpalace.com... 03-03-2008, 05:29 PM
  1. 03-02-2008, 07:10 AM #1
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    Ok it's done. Took my time and went to work. A metal saw didn't even scratch it, a file wouldn't leave a mark so I went to my Dremel and cutting wheel.

    I started cutting from the top of the spine.
    I had a glass of iced water beside me. I would cut for 1 to 1½ second and soak the blade, took my time and when I got near the really thin part of the blade I stopped took a pair of pliers and just broke it off.

    I took the jagged end to my 1" band saw and again worked very slowly, soaking, grinding for very short periods if time.

    Polish it off with 400, 800 and 1500 wet paper.

    Here are the results. I am satisfied with the cut.

    Now I have to make scales for this "shorty".

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    Looks great! Congrats!
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    Man that looks good... I bet she'll be a great shaver too, once you get her scaled.
    Do you still have the original scales? If they are in good condition you could "shorten" them too, and put those scales on.
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    Nice recovery .It loooks really nice.Let us know what it turns out like.Paul
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    Very nice, I have a few in the box that have been slated for shortening. Hope they come out that nice
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    Well done, another beauty saved from the letter opener pile. Incidentally I have some letter openers to give away at the Montreal meeting if anyone wants a challenge.
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    Montreal meeting....when and where???

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    That shorty looks sweet! I think there may be advantages of a stubby little blade like that as far as manuverability goes.

    Really, you did an excellant job fininshing off the end, looks like new!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jacques13 View Post
    Montreal meeting....when and where???

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    http://straightrazorpalace.com/showthread.php?t=17058

    Hope to see you there.
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