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Revision as of 15:49, 10 March 2010

This is a series of videos that I (Undream) have created documenting the process of restoring a straight razor.  It pulls from many sources all over the internet, but, many of the methods in this video have been developed or perfected through experience!

Background

Tool list used in these videos

  • 4" x 36" belt / 6" disc Harbor Freight Bench Sander ($65-80)
  • Harbor Freight Drill Press ($45)
  • Variable Speed 5k-35k 395 series Dremel /w flexible shaft ($80)
  • Skil 9" bandsaw ($100)
  • Delta GR450 1700-3400rpm 8" Bench Grinder/Buffer with guards removed ($120)
  • Ball Peen Hammer, 4oz and 8oz

Supplies

  • Horn from Masecraft supply
  • Bone from Pet Supplies Plus
  • 1/16" nickel silver rod from Texas Knife supply
  • #0 washers from Microfasteners
  • 3M wet/dry sandpaper in 220, 300, 400, 600, 800, and 1500 grits

On to the videos...

Part 1:  Introduction, pre-analysis of razor

Part 2:  Unpinning

Part 3:  Blade restoration (Greaseless compounds)

Part 4:  Blade restoration  (continued)

Part 5:  Blade restoration (continued)

Part 6:  Planning Scales

Part 7:  Cutting & Shaping Scales

Part 8:  Cutting & Shaping Scales (continued)

Part 9:  Scale Shaping & Wedges

Part 10:  Fitting & Detail Work

Part 11:  Pinning

(coming soon)

Part 12:  Edge Restore & Conclusion

(coming soon)

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