Thread: Flic restore almost done...

I'm getting close to finishing my Flic restore, however I have a small question.

I am burnishing which requires some pressure to achieve the polished appearance. With that in mind I am wondering if anyone has some ideas for holding the razor to complete the spine?

Logistics , do you have to painstakingly move the burnishing needlethe direction spine to edge to get the desired polish ?

I'm very curious as you ... Nice work by the way



Garry

How about a block of wood with a saw-cut in it an inch deep.

Then you could just set the razor down into the groove of the saw cut. As soon as you start applying pressure, it would be as tight as a vise, but the pressure would be closer to the spine where it's at least as thick as the kerf of your blade.




What did you have in mind for scales?

In this pic you can see on the upper right where I have started burnishing. It does really well IMO.

This is my first burnish so I am not expecting to have a highly professional look like a sword restoration. Takes time.

This is probably a tad too close up as you can see more than needed.

Originally Posted by VeeDubb65

How about a block of wood with a saw-cut in it an inch deep.

Then you could just set the razor down into the groove of the saw cut. As soon as you start applying pressure, it would be as tight as a vise, but the pressure would be closer to the spine where it's at least as thick as the kerf of your blade.




What did you have in mind for scales?

Not a bad idea actually. It sure does beat holding it on the edge of a desk. My largest concern other than lopping off my fingers was not to ruin the edge so I can see how the wood would be better versus chipping an edge trying to hold it on a solid surface.

Scales... I haven't made it that far yet. I'm not sure if I want to make my own or just grab some TI scales for the time being. After this Flic I have 3 more to finish. For now I just want something to hone... hone... I want to hone.


Garry: Yes, you move the burnishing tool on all the metal surfaces to acquire the desired polish. No burnish, no polish unless you buff it.
One thing I have noticed is when using the medium between the tool and the razor there is little heat build up. However, if you apply too much pressure near the edge I can see where it could snap it. But, that could happen using a buffer too, I guess.

Nice work, I like the satin finish.

Originally Posted by sapito318

Nice work, I like the satin finish.

It's not satin. The luster is different then that of a buffer.

Originally Posted by Logistics

It's not satin. The luster is different then that of a buffer.

What do you mean?