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  1. 02-07-2011, 08:30 PM #1
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    Default Oh how lucky the inexperienced can be.

    So... well as I said I would be posting more images of my restores up I think I'm taking a break after the latest one




    I was sanding it with a dremel because I got lazy and rolled it over the edge.... and SNAP... I only had safety glasses on... and let me tell you... it sucked, I searched all over for the bits and pieces of the steel and I can't find it anywhere but at least they did not fly off into me....
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  2. 02-07-2011, 08:41 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigBlue View Post
    So...
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    I was sanding it with a dremel because I got lazy and rolled it over the edge.... and SNAP... I only had safety glasses on... and let me tell you... it sucked, I searched all over for the bits and pieces of the steel and I can't find it anywhere but at least they did not fly off into me....
    Lucky man.... +1 on the value of safety glasses.

    You do want to find the broken bits... Try again and again.
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  3. 02-07-2011, 09:03 PM #3
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    Remove about 1/2 inch off the tip, and round what is left, rehone and you will have a shorty to experiment with under your neck. I find a short blade is pretty handy. And, even though I don't use one regularly, it was worthwhile knowing what the length of the blade contributes to shave action.
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    That sucks big time. I know, when I was a newb I did exactly the same thing, and I nearly cried. I'm at peace with it now though, have a look at this thread, there may be hope yet. http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...gall-burl.html
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  6. 02-07-2011, 11:08 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by LarryAndro View Post
    Remove about 1/2 inch off the tip, and round what is left, rehone and you will have a shorty to experiment with under your neck. I find a short blade is pretty handy. And, even though I don't use one regularly, it was worthwhile knowing what the length of the blade contributes to shave action.
    Larry, I hate to say it but if you look really close I already did ..... I used a cut off wheel.... and it shattered again.. this time I was wearing more protection.... but yea... I dont want to die... But I would Love a shorty blade... I always wondered why we dont find them in vintage stock.. I would think women would have loved them for their armpits at least...or maybe they did not shave them ...ughhhh frenchies.....


    Is there a better way to cut it... like sandwich it between two pieces of wood then cut??
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  7. 02-07-2011, 11:10 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by baldy View Post
    That sucks big time. I know, when I was a newb I did exactly the same thing, and I nearly cried. I'm at peace with it now though, have a look at this thread, there may be hope yet. http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...gall-burl.html
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    Thats AWESOME!.... ok... i need to know how to cut the blade with out breaking it again...
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  8. 02-07-2011, 11:11 PM #7
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    And a dremel bites another one. That sucks sorry to see and hear it
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