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    Default Newbie needs help....

    I have a bit of a problem here. After I watched Lynn's video, I decided I too, could do some minor restoration work. I was polishing my Peaso 5/8 spike point with a Dremel, and I evidently got a little too close to the edge. There is now a little crack in the metal just above the spike point about 1/8 of an inch from the tip.

    I don't have a camera or I would post pics.....but my real question is....Who would be willing to help me out with this? I don't need new scales, and I don't think I'd need a whole lot of the edge taken off...just at the edge. I assume the spike point could be rounded off and all would be well with the world.

    I'll pay for the restoration work and honing. Thanks in advance.

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    No takers??????? bump

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    Hey Dave,
    Do you have a 220 / 1000 Norton or access to sandpaper? If so, you can use electrical tape on the spine and hone out the crack then remove the tape, reset the bevel and hone. I did the same thing on my Frederick Reynolds humpback the other day - man was I pissed ! I took a chunk out near the heel. I taped it and went to work on the 220 Norton concentrating on the heel. Within the hour, I had removed the chip and went back to setting the bevel and honing. What do you say?

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    For starters, is it a chip or a crack? If it's an actual crack, that part of the blade would have to get ground off. If it's just a chip, some circular honing on 1000 grit sandpaper can fix it. Next time you use a Dremel, make sure it's rotating away from the edge.

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    Senior Member iron maiden's Avatar
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    Thanks guys...it is actually a crack.

    Since I am rather new to this, I am sort of afraid. This razor belonged to my grandfather.....I'd rather have an experienced restorer handle this. I think that the spike point could be removed, and it would be okay.

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    Dave,
    I agree with you it would be best to have some experienced handle this one especially if it has sentimental value. There are many experienced folks here who could help.

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    Send it on to me, I'll see what I can do. Send PM for details.

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    PM sent to Kenrup...thanks

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