First Post, First Straight and First Restore

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11-07-2009, 03:37 AM
mtaylor

First Post, First Straight and First Restore

Hey. So, I'm new here.

Today I was wandering around a antique store and found this. I decided to pick it up and try fixing it up to make it shave ready. I've been wet shaving with a DE for a little while, and thought this might be a good thing to try.

So, without further ado, what do you think of this?

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...5/_DSC2780.jpg

The blade reads "Damascus Magnetic Steel" and the tang reads "H. Boker & Co."

I'm also going to be looking for someone to hone it, preferably in Western Canada.
11-07-2009, 04:28 AM
JimmyHAD

Welcome to SRP. Boker made real good razors. Check out the SRP Wiki here for tutorials on all things straight razor shaving. Also member services here where you'll find guys that hone and restore razors.
11-10-2009, 02:42 AM
mtaylor

So, I finished up my restore. I had a few issues. Firstly, my dremel died immediately after starting, so I had no buffing or shaping power tools. Basically, all that went into this razor was a hacksaw, a file and some sandpaper. Not bad for a first, if I do say so myself. I also ended up buying the wrong washers for pinning, so they're just peened brass rods sans-washer. It should hold up until I get around to redoing it.

(Terrible picture though)

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...5/_DSC2873.jpg
11-10-2009, 03:20 AM
hornm

Beautiful job. I kind of prefer the black scales but you did great on that clear set. So what's next?
11-10-2009, 03:21 AM
mtaylor

I also prefer the black scales, but one of them cracked in half when I unpinned it. :rant:

Next? Learn to use it.
11-10-2009, 03:35 AM
rrp1501

That is a really great job! I really like the clear scales! Very classy! Way to go!
11-10-2009, 03:36 AM
mtaylor

Thank you!
11-10-2009, 04:28 AM
TheBaron

looks good, been considering attempting some clear scales myself in the future here.
11-10-2009, 04:38 AM
onimaru55

Congrats on your first ~ nice job & yes old bakelite is notoriously brittle. They won't be the only set to frustrate you :p
11-10-2009, 04:57 AM
mtaylor

Honestly, I think the clear scales are a great way to learn. I got an 18 by 24 inch sheet for $15, so I can get almost as many tries as I need out of it. These are actually the second set I made, the first warped badly when I flame polished them (another first try) and I couldn't being them back.

I reply don't see what's so hard about the wedge. I had no issues with it at all. Although, I did manage to CA my finger to the scale once or twice.
11-10-2009, 05:08 PM
JetHed

Great job for your first Resto. Looks awesome!!

Be careful. It's an addictive hobby. I'm on my 4th, coincidentally a Boker as well.
11-11-2009, 04:11 AM
shooter1

Great Job! The clear scales look good. Now hone er up and put it to work.
12-10-2009, 10:30 PM
mtaylor

I got the razor back from Floppyshoes today, and tried it out. I like this.

Now I need a strop. And another razor or 4.
12-13-2009, 07:32 PM
Muirtach

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtaylor

I got the razor back from Floppyshoes today, and tried it out. I like this.

Now I need a strop. And another razor or 4.

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