Restoration Supplies

I have been picking up bits and pieces of where everyone is buying their restoration supplies. Bill has some in his restoration disk, etc. Wouldn't it be a good thing to have a comprehensive list of vendors ? Catigorize it into wood, pin material, liner material, etc.?

Gregg,
I think that it would be a great idea. Somtimes this stuff is hard to find.

I guess I will try and piece together some sources I have found and figure out a way to post them.

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Originally Posted by str8razor

Gregg,
I think that it would be a great idea. Somtimes this stuff is hard to find.

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Gregg,
Once you get you list made up I can show/tell you how to upload it into say the "help files" like I do the Ebay Names this way someone won't have to search thru the thread to find it. If you will put it on a Word Document it will upload real easy.

I nominate the following 2 sources:
www.widgetsupply.com <-- for Dremel goodies including the abrasive flap wheels
and
www.microfasteners.com <-- for brass washers that go with brass rod stock and stainless washers to go with the nickel rod stock.

Calssic shaving do spares for DOVO straights: http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/523001.htm

I don't know how they compare price wise to some of the other sites. I know shipping is expensive but smallparts.com has a lot of stuff we use.

I have been able to find everything except brass collars.
The set from Classic Shaving looks like the ticket for silver restoration, and the shipping would be justified if enough sets or other items are purchased.

Anyone know where to find brass or any other type metal collars?

here let me help

CA Glue - CA Glue (free shipping over $20)
Washers - Micro Fasteners - Washers (Brass and stainless)
Rod Stock Brass and NiAg

Another LINK for brass or nickel silver rods.

exoticwoods.com for thin-sliced exotic lumber

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Originally Posted by Shave4Fun

I have been able to find everything except brass collars.
The set from Classic Shaving looks like the ticket for silver restoration, and the shipping would be justified if enough sets or other items are purchased.

Anyone know where to find brass or any other type metal collars?

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I'm having a hard time finding the domed collars, that are present on most of the Sheffield razors that I have. I think you could probably make them, with a doming kit, like this one from Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I guess you place your washer from microfasteners in the appropriately sized dome, and hammer it into the shape.

Masecraft Supply for knife making supplies, inlay materials, pool cue and pen making supplies. has horn, micarta, MOP, and all sorts of acrylic including faux tortoise shell.

What about those star-like sanding disks for the dremel? (They come in different colors)

Who offers those again?

Thanks,
C utz

Rockler (rockler.com) for thin cut lumber, including exotic woods. And general woodworking stuff, like finishes, etc.

cass

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I'm having a hard time finding the domed collars, that are present on most of the Sheffield razors that I have. I think you could probably make them, with a doming kit, like this one from Harbor Freight

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I guess you place your washer from microfasteners in the appropriately sized dome, and hammer it into the shape.

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Kyle,
That set looks like what it needed.
I really don't like the idea of nuts and bolts, such as what would come from microfastners, if I were going to sell a restored razor. :nono:

shouldn't this be a sticky?

Pins & Dremel tools

This guy is in Germany, He sells the razor pins & Scales & will deal with you direct or through ebay.
Website Rassiermesser/razorhandle - Messingstifte/pins
Email address baburc@arcor.de
Ebay name rose789pipo
Ebay shop eBay Seller: eBay Seller: rose789pipo: items on eBay.co.uk

For the Dremel tools
Email address pjwhite4238@msn.com
Ebay name nuttreecat
Ebay shop eBay Seller: eBay Seller: nuttreecat: Home Garden, Jewellery Watches items on eBay.co.uk

Please note this dealer is in the US & you may have to pay VAT if you combine too many items
Over £18 as a business purchase or over £36 as a gift private purchase.

Is there a chance that this thread can be updated and expanded? Since getting into straights I have been toying around with repairing and restoring. I have some "junk" razors that I have to practice on. I am looking for a list of tools and venders to get started.

I have read the wiki and picked up some info from there but those of you who restore could you provide a list of basic tools to start?

Is it safe to assume that I should start with removing and replacing scales before moving on to blade work?

Anyone know if/when texasknife will have any more nickle/silver rod in stock? Every time I check they are sold out!!!

I bought some 1/16 brass at a local hobby store.

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here let me help

CA Glue - CA Glue (free shipping over $20)
Washers - Micro Fasteners - Washers (Brass and stainless)
Rod Stock Brass and NiAg

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Originally Posted by speckey

Is there a chance that this thread can be updated and expanded? Since getting into straights I have been toying around with repairing and restoring. I have some "junk" razors that I have to practice on. I am looking for a list of tools and venders to get started.

I have read the wiki and picked up some info from there but those of you who restore could you provide a list of basic tools to start?

Is it safe to assume that I should start with removing and replacing scales before moving on to blade work?

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This thread is 4 years old

You might want to check here at the top of the workshop forum list is a "sticky" so you can find it at all times

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html