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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!
  
'''Tool list used in these videos:'''
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== Background ==
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===Tool list used in these videos===
  
4" x 36" belt / 6" disc Harbor Freight Bench Sander ($65-80)
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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
  
Harbor Freight Drill Press ($45)
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===Supplies===
  
Variable Speed 5k-35k 395 series Dremel /w flexible shaft ($80)
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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
  
Skil 9" bandsaw ($100)
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On to the videos...
 
 
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 1:  Introduction, pre-analysis of razor ==
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== Part 7:  Cutting & Shaping Scales==  
 
== Part 7:  Cutting & Shaping Scales==  
 
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== Part 8:  Cutting & Shaping Scales (continued)==
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==Part 9:  Scale Shaping & Wedges==
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==Part 10:  Fitting & Detail Work==
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==Part 11:  Pinning==
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==Part 12:  Edge Restore & Conclusion==
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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]