Thread: Broken Western SR repair w/ Eastern input...

I watched the new video posted shaving with a Japanese razor (great video by the way). My problem: I have this broken Antoni Tadross SR (could be a junk razor for all I know) & am a noob, but love new projects:


I remove the scales...may use them some other day.


I cut the blade down under water with battery powered dremel. I took my time to ensure minimal heat, took probably 30 minutes. My battery powered dremel turns much slower than either of my two electrics...shockingly, I'm not a fan of the 60 cycle jingle


I route out where I will be inserting the new handles.


Gorilla glued, sanded & stained. Might I say ugly as sin, bulky, useless...gotta do something about that.


That's more like it. Not sure how I want to finish it from here. For now I'll leave it stained. The stain is Minwax Provincial, straight.


Honing...


Starting to polish the edge from here out. All of the stones are Japanese wetstones, some natural, some synthetic & of various mfg.



I'd love to hear from you guys to hear some input. I have to say that it shaves well. I found myself using shorter strokes with it, just like the video. I did nick myself at my cheekbone, can't use a shorter blade like a typical 3" blade. Works real well around the ears & throat area where. Was an Antoni Tadross SR even worth TWO DAYS? I enjoyed it no matter, but don't plan on any more.

Thanks for your time,
Scott

I forgot to show a picture of it finished, after the shave





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That is totally freaking SWEEEEET!

wow i love to see great, wonderful idea and work . you are great . this made me very happy you give a new life to that razor.

Hey, I'm a fan... i'd love to see that in action, way to go!

That looks really great. I think you did a very nice job and it was a very creative way to have a razor live on.

The only question I would have is the use of gorilla glue. Since it needs UV or air exposure (I can't remember which) the bond between the handle might come apart? I would suggest using an epoxy (chemical reaction, no exposure needed) if you were to do it again.

Scott,
That's awesome mate! Scale is so aggressive! Very inspiring!

If you are looking for something to seal/finish the wood and protect it from moisture I tried something a while back working with Cocobolo.....plain ol' mineral oil. Smear some on, rub it in, let it sit, apply some more if desired, rub some more; the more you rub the better it looks. I've used it on a couple of str8s and it seems to work pretty good. It soaks into the wood to help protect against moisture, brings out the wood grain. I've restored several razors and like the look of natural grain in wood so I use only natural stain if any then finish with clear or mineral oil depending on the wood. BTW.......Great Looking Razor!!