Thread: Need advice on an Ebay special

These are pictures are the toe of my ebay special that I bought to learn to hone with.





I know this isn't really a restoration (though it might become one, the scales need polishing and the are loose. What I am hoping for a little help with is how to deal with this chip. Should I just keep honing the razor until it is gone? Should I round the tip off a bit to eliminate it? Some other idea?

Next question is that all I have is a Norton 4000/8000 and a pasted paddle strop to work with, will this be sufficient? If not, what grit stone do I need, or other tools do I need?

Thanks!

Jim

David Uthe put a razor together for me and with the slightest rounding it is a PERFECTLY comfortable shaver. I can't tell you how he did it, but I have tightened pins and it's easy if you're careful.

Set the razor to its loosest position. Place it on an anvil of some sort and tap the loose pin from four sides (slightly above, slightly below, slightly left and slightly right) to "mushroom" it carefully tighter. I've used a regular carpenters hammer VERY lightly, but a smaller jeweler's hammer is recommended or a soup spoon if you don't have that. Give it about a dozen taps, 3 from each direction and see how it sits. Hope this helps.

X

You could round off the tip of the blade on the edge of your combination Norton. However from the photos it appears that the edge of the blade could use a little bit of alignment to make the edge even along the blade if this is the case then this work may all but eliminate the little chip. The Norton hone that you have should be capable of getting desired result. Hope this helps.
Maybe a couple of the honemisters could offer there expert opinion
John

I use a table spoon for tightening and completely repining razors. Hammer is a bit overkill, and it can kill your razor. Just set the razor (closed) against hard surface (here's where you can use that hammer) and start tapping with the tablespoon. Just dont rush the proces, and in about 20-50 blows you will have tight fit.

For that chip, you can use sandpaper. Take ~800 grit sandpaper in yor hand and slowly work that out. If you use the Norton, be very carefull.

Nenad

Originally Posted by superfly

I use a table spoon for tightening and completely repining razors. Hammer is a bit overkill, and it can kill your razor. Just set the razor (closed) against hard surface (here's where you can use that hammer) and start tapping with the tablespoon. Just dont rush the proces, and in about 20-50 blows you will have tight fit.

For that chip, you can use sandpaper. Take ~800 grit sandpaper in yor hand and slowly work that out. If you use the Norton, be very carefull.

Nenad

Can you provide a little more direction here. By in hand do you mean folding the paper over the razor and working it out (sanding both sides of the razor at the same time), or should it be addressed with edge trailing strokes (I am a bit nervous about leading with the edge if I am holding the paper)? Should I work the entire blade to keep it even, or am I only working the toe? If the toe, should I be trying to re-shape it to a slight curve, or round it off?

Sorry to ask so many questions, but any extra descriptions you can give will be greatly appreciated!

Originally Posted by Darkwolf

Can you provide a little more direction here. By in hand do you mean folding the paper over the razor and working it out (sanding both sides of the razor at the same time), or should it be addressed with edge trailing strokes (I am a bit nervous about leading with the edge if I am holding the paper)? Should I work the entire blade to keep it even, or am I only working the toe? If the toe, should I be trying to re-shape it to a slight curve, or round it off?

You work only the very tip of the razor. Not like in honing motion. Just hold the razor still with one hand and sand the tip with the other. Thic pic might help...

Originally Posted by Darkwolf

Should I work the entire blade to keep it even, or am I only working the toe? If the toe, should I be trying to re-shape it to a slight curve, or round it off?

Do as you like, I think it's better to do round tip? The tip won't shave you, anyways... Again, here's a pic with both slight curve and rounded tip.




hope this helps...
Nenad

Nenad,

WOW! Thank you. I can't believe you actually took the time to photoshop my picture, and provide another picture to describe what you mean and how it should look!

I shall do my best to make my work on the razor worthy of the effort you have taken to show me how do address this flaw.

I am indebted to you.

Jim

It was my pleasure as well

One picture is worth a thousand words... Well, that's true in my case

After all, it was this place where I first came for help, and I am just keepin good tradition going. Keep us posted of your progress...

Have fun...
Nenad

Originally Posted by superfly

here's a pic with both slight curve and rounded tip.

I have a few razors that look like picture 1 and they are murder to try and get an edge on that 'toe push' I call it. Image 2 is what my Böker looks like and it's great all 'round. LOL

X

xman, thanks for the input. If any other honemeisters have any tips, tricks or ideas for me I would be greatfull. Though I have no doubt that Superfly's advise is sage and worthy, options and knowledge are allways a wonderful thing!