Another good day (for SRAD!

[mrchilli]

I picked up a few nice blades today. They were destined for the trash and I rescued them just in time!

A nice pair of Joseph Rogers...



A Joseph Allen non XLL and a Royal Navy Razor (?)



Yep, a good day!

 

[sugra]

Very nice trash you've got there!

Great score.

 

[Gamma]

Nice score!

 

[noahpictures]

First two look like ivory. Very nice score.

 

[global_dev]

I picked up a few nice blades today. They were destined for the trash and I rescued them just in time!

A nice pair of Joseph Rogers...

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those look like they could possibly be bone/ivory based on the pins ( i don't see washers). i can't really tell with the current pics, but maybe someone else or a better picture could.

maybe i see washers on the pivot though…

 

[mrchilli]

Cheers sugra! It just makes you wonder how many good blades end up in landfill.....sad...

I've reached the 'not too bad on a good day' level of SR shaving and been hit by SRAD. I'm currently awaiting my Norton quarter-stones and my Chinese 12k from Larry. I just hope I can do these blades some justice..lol I just need to find a tutorial that instructs me how to restore razors with a Dremmel (equivalent) and enthusiasm and I'm good to go!

 

[wherndon]

Awesome. Where is this trash bin located?

 

[oakeshott]

Awesome. Where is this trash bin located?

Get in line!

 

[global_dev]

Cheers sugra! It just makes you wonder how many good blades end up in landfill.....sad...

I've reached the 'not too bad on a good day' level of SR shaving and been hit by SRAD. I'm currently awaiting my Norton quarter-stones and my Chinese 12k from Larry. I just hope I can do these blades some justice..lol I just need to find a tutorial that instructs me how to restore razors with a Dremmel (equivalent) and enthusiasm and I'm good to go!

quite a bit of razors are tragically returned in the trashbin b/c of dremels.. be careful

 

[mrchilli]

quite a bit of razors are tragically returned in the trashbin b/c of dremels.. be careful

Good advice, gratefully accepted! I'm a relative newbie to SR shaving and a total newbie to restoring, so any tips members could offer would be appreciated.

 

[SliceOfLife]

Yeah those are ivory on the Jorods. I have a nearly identical one in a vintage shaving kit (ivory brush and razor, porcelin mug).

 

[jpcwon]

quite a bit of razors are tragically returned in the trashbin b/c of dremels.. be careful

Jon's not kidding. Here's the result of my first polishing attempt with a dremel

 

[tomjr]

nice save.

 

[thatsilverguy]

... I just need to find a tutorial that instructs me how to restore razors with a Dremmel (equivalent)...

Slow and easy wins this race. Even if you use your "Dremel" properly you may lose some or all of the beautiful designs you are showing us. I'm no pro at it but here's a couple of things I've learned:

- ONLY use a soft wire wheel attachment or polish wheel. If you need more then sand or polish by hand
- Use a VERY SLOW speed. If your rotating head starts to speed, or you can feel the blade getting warm, lift the head off the blade "right quick". You will discolor the blade and mess with the temper if you leave heat on the blade.
- VERY light pressure when you're using the Dremel. If you must put pressure, put equal pressure on the other side.
- When possible I always do as much by hand as possible. A little Maas Metal Polish, a soft cotton or microfiber cloth, and a LOT of elbow grease will probably get you the finish you want.
- Take MANY breaks. I believe this is very slow work (did I mention I'm not a pro at this?). If you try to hurry it is possible to ruin a blade.

We have some great straight restorers and I'd love to hear from them

BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE!!!

 

[mrchilli]

Slow and easy wins this race. Even if you use your "Dremel" properly you may lose some or all of the beautiful designs you are showing us. I'm no pro at it but here's a couple of things I've learned:

- ONLY use a soft wire wheel attachment or polish wheel. If you need more then sand or polish by hand
- Use a VERY SLOW speed. If your rotating head starts to speed, or you can feel the blade getting warm, lift the head off the blade "right quick". You will discolor the blade and mess with the temper if you leave heat on the blade.
- VERY light pressure when you're using the Dremel. If you must put pressure, put equal pressure on the other side.
- When possible I always do as much by hand as possible. A little Maas Metal Polish, a soft cotton or microfiber cloth, and a LOT of elbow grease will probably get you the finish you want.
- Take MANY breaks. I believe this is very slow work (did I mention I'm not a pro at this?). If you try to hurry it is possible to ruin a blade.

We have some great straight restorers and I'd love to hear from them

BRING 'EM BACK ALIVE!!!

Thanks tsg,

I found a soft wire wheel for the dremel which I'm (tentatively) using on those difficult to get to areas. I also picked up a few sanding pads at a store today, and they seem to to a pretty good job. They've left a few VERY small scratches on the blade, but I'm sure I'll be able to get them out with finer paper and a polishing wheel. I'll post some 'before and after' pics up soon!

 

[daflorc]

Those JR's are ivory. You can see the grain pattern in the lower one.

 

[mrchilli]

I picked up these two this morning for £8 (around $12). They're 'Chris R Johnsons - Sheffield'

Look like I have my work cut out!



Just couldn't leave 'em there for that price...