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06-28-2011, 02:21 PM #11
'Very big 'Grats! That's very cool.
I'll take a bunch of odd looking results from my own hands to alot of other options. You DID IT, You learned, You gained some skill. You can't do that by reading or watching videos. Big kudos for jumping in and trying your hand at it.
I'll be amazed if we don't see some lovely work from your hands on the restoration threads & maybe more of your own blades from scratch. Keep going!paco664 likes this.
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06-28-2011, 03:19 PM #12Senior Member
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I agree with the others. It looks great.
Thanks for sharing.paco664 likes this.
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06-29-2011, 12:38 AM #13< Banned User >
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Excellent work. Even looks as though you're shaving against the grain (ATG)? Pretty dang awesome.
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06-29-2011, 02:45 AM #14Senior Member
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Looks like a fine razor to me and more importantly as you said, it's a great shaver.
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06-29-2011, 04:37 AM #15Luddite ekstrəˌôrdnˈer
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Looks pretty nice to me. A whole lot better looking and more useful than an old file would have been otherwise. I hope it continues to shave well and I can't wait to see what comes next.
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06-29-2011, 02:10 PM #16< Banned User >
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thanks again fellas....
i actually WANT to make a razor from a old railroad spike..... they make incredible knives....
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06-29-2011, 02:46 PM #17Nic by name not by nature
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Nice work, I shall have to try that myself I'm sure I have an old file in the shed.
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06-29-2011, 02:59 PM #18Member
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If you can make one from an old railroad spike I think that would officially make top 10 coolest things I've ever seen. I say go for it!
Originally Posted by paco664
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06-29-2011, 03:41 PM #19aka shooter74743
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I work for a railroad and really don't think they would be hard enough to make a good knife. If you want one, PM me and I will send you a few for postage. IMO they are made of too soft of a steel & don't have enough carbon in them. I've made a few knives & razors and haven't even considered them as a source for knives. What would make a better knife would be a coil spring or leaf spring...again, that's just my opinion. I've seen a few made out of them in pictures, but don't think they would be very usable... Originally Posted by paco664
A file as we know is a high carbon steel, much more suitable for knives & razors.paco664 likes this.Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thank you and God Bless, Scott
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06-29-2011, 05:40 PM #20< Banned User >
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thanks...the railroad passes 3 blocks from my house and there are a butt load just laying on the ground....
this will be a long off project because I will need a forge... I have time...lol....
the car leaf springs I will do....
it is possible to shape them without losing the temper but you need a container of water and lots of patience....
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