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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!
 
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!
  
Part 1:&nbsp; Introduction, pre-analysis of razor<br>{{#ev:youtube|uurBeF1u83U|720}}<br><br>Part 2:&nbsp; Unpinning<br>{{#ev:youtube|Hkz1xHkLlhw|720}}<br><br>Part 3:&nbsp; Blade restoration (Greaseless compounds)<br>{{#ev:youtube|r0huv9ON9_I|720}}<br><br>Part 4:&nbsp; Blade restoration&nbsp; (continued)<br>{{#ev:youtube|diLYvxweA88|720}}<br><br>Part 5:&nbsp; Blade restoration (continued) <br>{{#ev:youtube|e5Jn2zZ63Mw|720}}<br><br>Part 6:&nbsp; Planning Scales<br>{{#ev:youtube|7O00XjShuus|720}}<br><br>
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== Background ==
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===Tool list used in these videos===
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* 4" x 36" belt / 6" disc Harbor Freight Bench Sander ($65-80)
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* Harbor Freight Drill Press ($45)
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* Variable Speed 5k-35k 395 series Dremel /w flexible shaft ($80)
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* Skil 9" bandsaw ($100)
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* Delta GR450 1700-3400rpm 8" Bench Grinder/Buffer with guards removed ($120)
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* Ball Peen Hammer, 4oz and 8oz
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===Supplies===
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* Horn from Masecraft supply
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* Bone from Pet Supplies Plus
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* 1/16" nickel silver rod from Texas Knife supply
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* #0 washers from Microfasteners
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* 3M wet/dry sandpaper in 220, 300, 400, 600, 800, and 1500 grits
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On to the videos...
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== Part 1:&nbsp; Introduction, pre-analysis of razor ==
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{{#ev:youtube|uurBeF1u83U|720}}
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== Part 2:&nbsp; Unpinning ==
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{{#ev:youtube|Hkz1xHkLlhw|720}}
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== Part 3:&nbsp; Blade restoration (Greaseless compounds)==
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{{#ev:youtube|r0huv9ON9_I|720}}
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== Part 4:&nbsp; Blade restoration&nbsp; (continued)==
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{{#ev:youtube|diLYvxweA88|720}}
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== Part 5:&nbsp; Blade restoration (continued)==
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{{#ev:youtube|e5Jn2zZ63Mw|720}}
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== Part 6:&nbsp; Planning Scales==
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{{#ev:youtube|7O00XjShuus|720}}
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== Part 7:&nbsp; Cutting & Shaping Scales==
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{{#ev:youtube|elb8jtOU_RM|720}}
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== Part 8:&nbsp; Cutting & Shaping Scales (continued)==
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{{#ev:youtube|c8oQ6sB2h9g|720}}
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==Part 9:&nbsp; Scale Shaping & Wedges==
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{{#ev:youtube|g-a7lQdFxkg|720}}
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==Part 10:&nbsp; Fitting & Detail Work==
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{{#ev:youtube|PaUKJ8sJLyM|720}}
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==Part 11:&nbsp; Pinning==
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{{#ev:youtube|rtwydMkSW5o|720}}
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==Part 12:&nbsp; Edge Restore & Conclusion==
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{{#ev:youtube|gsqyvqts_eU|720}}
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[[Category:Scale_Making]]
 
[[Category:Scale_Making]]
 
[[Category:Blade_Restoration]]
 
[[Category:Blade_Restoration]]
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[[Category:Repair_&_Restoration]]

Latest revision as of 00:47, 12 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[edit | edit source]

Tool list used in these videos[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

Part 2:  Unpinning[edit | edit source]

Part 3:  Blade restoration (Greaseless compounds)[edit | edit source]

Part 4:  Blade restoration  (continued)[edit | edit source]

Part 5:  Blade restoration (continued)[edit | edit source]

Part 6:  Planning Scales[edit | edit source]

Part 7:  Cutting & Shaping Scales[edit | edit source]

Part 8:  Cutting & Shaping Scales (continued)[edit | edit source]

Part 9:  Scale Shaping & Wedges[edit | edit source]

Part 10:  Fitting & Detail Work[edit | edit source]

Part 11:  Pinning[edit | edit source]

Part 12:  Edge Restore & Conclusion[edit | edit source]