Thread: Chipped toe, convert to square point?

I picked up a very rusty W&B for $15 off of ebay, knowing that it was a crap shot to restore it. The toe was over honed as well and chipped off while sanding. The metal was just too thin. I figure I have nothing to lose and I may as well try cutting the toe off of this nice barber notch razor.

Should I square it off at the toe, or is it possible to completely reshape the end and make a new barbers notch? it wont' be a seller. I plan on using this razor....I hope.

Goog

I'm not a restoration guy, but it would definately help if you could post some pics so that the experts can take a look!

It's hard to know without pictures but if I understand you right the edge of the toe (as opposed to the spine) is broken off. Depending on if the metal is still any good and also how big the chip is you might be able to square it off and then give it a barber's notch. Like I said, it's hard to know without pictures.

I'll post pics later today, when I get home. (Iknew this was coming )

goog

It can be done, but you have to watch out for the heat that is generated. I use a slow speed waterstone wheel in a water bath for this - no heat at all. The spine isn't much of a problem on a grinder, but the hollow is - it can get too hot in a heartbeat and ruin the temper.

Regards,
Neil

Neil is right on the money. I used a cordless dremel on mine...blade kept under water & took my time. DON"T TRY THIS WITH A CORDED TOOL OF ANY KIND!!

Okay, here's the pic.

And if you are interested in seeing what I started with, here's the pic from Ebay:

You can shape it whichever way appeals to you but a roundpoint would require the least metal removed judging by the pic.

Originally Posted by greatgoogamooga

I picked up a very rusty W&B for $15 off of ebay, knowing that it was a crap shot to restore it. The toe was over honed as well and chipped off while sanding. The metal was just too thin. I figure I have nothing to lose and I may as well try cutting the toe off of this nice barber notch razor.

Should I square it off at the toe, or is it possible to completely reshape the end and make a new barbers notch? it wont' be a seller. I plan on using this razor....I hope.

Goog

Print your picture out 1:1 and try sketching
some shapes on it.

I might try this:


It leaves the spine intact so the narrowing at
the wedge end of the scales will still rest "correctly"
on normal dimension scales and it removes a minimum
amount of steel.

Doodling is good prior to grinding.