Broken Western SR repair w/ Eastern input...

[ScottGoodman]

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

[ScottGoodman]

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





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[JimR]

That is totally freaking SWEEEEET!

[hi_bud_gl]

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.

[Del1r1um]

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

[claytor]

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.

[ScottGoodman]

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.

I've used Gorilla glue with a lot of projects, stuff sticks & stays stuck. It's good for outdoor projects as well. I thought about an epoxy, but the Gorilla glue is what I had on hand...besides standard wood glue.

The wood is white oak (again, what I had on hand). What would you guys recommend for a finish? I don't want it to be slick is my issue. I thought about several coats of laquer, but a smooth finish + slick shave soap = loss of control in my feeble mind. It would "look" much better with a high build of laquer, but I have my doubts on function. The little sucker handles oh so well...

[ursus]

Great looking restore, and good work. How is the handle for gripping? Does it limit your grips?

[ScottGoodman]

I use both hands and to be honest it works like a champ. When the handle looked like a cheap steak knife handle I held it like I would if I were using it in the mirror. I shave with both hands & my grip is pretty much the same. Then I marked the handle with a pencil. From there I took some sanding drums to it (other than the tail section, used a small saw made for cutting tight radiuses for that) and a lot of hand sanding. Works real well for ATG on the neck/chin area.

[Lesslemming]

that turned out better than I expected, this is very cool.
Great job!