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Project Boker and Torrey
I've wanted to restore these razors for some time now and and it's a good thing I finally did since it taught me few things. For one always make sure the material you are removing is already gone before going up another grit. I learned that hard way and had to start over.
It's ok though, I typically adapt, overcome, improvise according to situation. Since I didn't have aforementioned tools I decided I was going to use MAAS to see if it did the trick. Boy it did! It's a good thing it was pitting. I employed the same method as well with the Torrey. Sure it was rust but it wasn't that heavy it was more orange than the brown we've come to know and loathe.
The oxidation on the Boker's head threw me off or at least thought it couldn't be removed by sanding so I ignored it. Which then thanks to OCD prompted me to question my behaviour and decided to sand it anyway. At least I knew it couldn't be removed from regular sanding method.
Working with Torrey's rust on monkey tail wasn't that bad at all.
Unfortunately I ended up destroying both scales. I didn't have drill press nor Dremel to cut through it. It's still no excuse. It's ok though I'll keep it for keeps sake.
I wanted to do the rust last on the Torrey's bottom jimp as well as Boker's jimps because having only done this first time, it would've driven me crazy.
This was awesome experience, after having seen myriad of members restoration projects it definitely inspired me to do the same. It's always nice to have additional tools ie wire brush or dremel kit to destroy rust and what not when it comes to tight spot among other things. But I managed without it for time being. I'll have to remember to keep track of time
For those new to this like myself, just remember you're not alone. Everyone has been there and several others are willing to give suggestions/solutions to the problem. Oh and have a bloody jolly good time! I was so into it I forgot to go to postal office.
It's not perfect but I'm not dis-satisfied with it either. I just couldn't stand the little oxidation or whatever that is on Boker's blade. That's ok, nothing like a good battle scar. Even though I don't particularly care for etching's on blade, I liked the one with Boker. Shamed I sanded it but that's price one must pay for removing pitting/rusting/oxidation. So long as it's slanted a certain way, one can still see it's etch on blade.
Now I have to hone these wish me luck.
Thanks,
Ivan
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Congrats on the restore Ivan!
glad you finally found the time they turned out pretty nice:)
....now get to honing!:p
