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  1. 07-11-2008, 08:45 PM #1
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    From the pic there are 2 spots that look like it might be a problem, 1/4 inch from the point and 1 in from the point look like there might be some high spots... It is really hard to tell from pics but thats what I would guess.. The spine looks to be in great shape.....

    You have a couple of different options on how to proceed here.

    Least work:
    Hone it as is, using a tight X pattern, and perhaps even a rocking motion, and get a shaving edge... (check out Heavyduty's 9 part video)

    Most work:
    Hone it on about a 1k grit stone, straight down the hone using a small amount of pressure this will even out the bevel, and uneven the spine... Then start from scratch at 220 grit sanding though 2000 grit, the way I described above, to wipe out the uneven hone wear, and even up the whole razor... Now you can hit the hones with a nice straight razor....

    Anytime there is a warp in the blade you either have to hone around it or correct it..... Hope this helps and feel free to pm me anytime if I can help at all...
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  2. 07-12-2008, 12:57 PM #2
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    Hello Ted!

    I live just across the river in St. Paul! Be sure and drop me a PM or email so we can get together and look at your razor and other Str8 razor stuff.

    Looking at the pic it seems that there is a slight "frown" shape to th edge. Did the Dremel do some work along the edge?
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  3. 07-12-2008, 06:16 PM #3
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    Oh, hey Randy! Nice to see someone local, and I'd love to get together sometime. I live out in Eden Prairie, but have an addiction to the Barnes & Noble at Har Mar...

    My email is [email protected], and weekends tend to be pretty open.

    (I will confess, I'm dying to show off the new Zowada razor that just arrived -- best shave I've had yet)

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  4. 07-12-2008, 06:19 PM #4
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    Oh, and Randy, to answer your question, I made very sure to keep the dremel away from the edge. I suspect Glen is absolutely correct about warping, despite low speeds and soft touch. It'll work out, just gonna take time!

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  5. 07-12-2008, 06:17 PM #5
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    Got it! Glen, again, thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I'll try to arrange a coffee meet up with Randy, too, before doing anything else.

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