GD PIF

[valthun]

I have three GD 66s that I purchased a few years ago to mod. Just never found the time or space to do it safely away from my kids. So I am going to do my first PIF by passing along three razors. This will be US only and random pick. Date of draw will be Sunday the 6th.

Active members in good standing will be eligible.

If you plan to modify please send pics when complete. Looking forward to the three lucky winners.

 

[MilkCrate]

Great PIF! Respectfully not in.

 

[Lightcs1776]

I'm in, but would likely keep them stock, and enhance my honing skills. I currently have one straight and would love to try some others. It's a very generous PIF.

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[Clay S]

I'm in. Would like a sacrificial, err, test SR, I currently just have 1 SR, so I don't do anything drastic (it being only razor, reseting bevel would be drastic ) to it..

Thanks for your generosity.

 

[TreadwayJohnA]

Respectfully not in, but they sure are fun to mod. I entered the 2017 (er, I think) GD Mod competition and it was a blast. They really are a good blank canvas for creativity.

 

[Lightcs1776]

Looking online, am. I correct that the general mod is to remove the stabilizer and create a thumb notch?

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[NHDave]

I'm in. I've been thinking of taking the next step from DE to SR but frankly I've been too chicken to pull the trigger. Thank you for the great PIF!

 

[DCP]

I'm in. I'm transitioning to SE's and would love to begin a SR journey.

Thanks for the opportunity either way.

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[EB Newfarm]

I'm in. I am a newbie when it comes to honing, and am too nervous to practice on my nicer razors.
Thanks for the chance.

 

[dankeeler128]

I'm in. I'm new to SRs, and would love to try my hand at making one my way.

 

[Ice-Man]

Respectfully not in, but they sure are fun to mod. I entered the 2017 (er, I think) GD Mod competition and it was a blast. They really are a good blank canvas for creativity.

Yes you was mate in the novice class, and yes the GD66s are fantastic to mod. and a fantastic PIF but not in

just for the info this was a Gold Dollar 66 so yep you can mod them

 

[Clay S]

Yes you was mate in the novice class, and yes the GD66s are fantastic to mod. and a fantastic PIF but not in

just for the info this was a Gold Dollar 66 so yep you can mod them
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The yellow stone REALLY! shows off the mirror finish.

 

[ED3054]

I’m in. Just Recently started SR Shaving.


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[mawashi]

Would love to give it a try and I shall send it off to a someone to do a proper job n make it shine like this.

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• mawashi
• Dec 31, 2018

W&B 001

 

[mr_houston]

Looking online, am. I correct that the general mod is to remove the stabilizer and create a thumb notch?

The basic mod is to make it honable. Remove the bottom of the stabilizer, so that it won't hit the hone when sharpening. File the sides of the spine until they are straight, so that the blade edge will be uniform when honed - they are often wide and mis-shapened. This will give you a razor you can hone and shave with.

Thumb notches, spine work, polishing, etc. are for fun and for show.

 

[dmshaver]

Respectfully not in, but I'll be watching to see how the winner mods them.

 

[Ice-Man]

Respectfully not in, but I'll be watching to see how the winner mods them.

Same here its nice to see new modder's

 

[Lightcs1776]

The basic mod is to make it honable. Remove the bottom of the stabilizer, so that it won't hit the hone when sharpening. File the sides of the spine until they are straight, so that the blade edge will be uniform when honed - they are often wide and mis-shapened. This will give you a razor you can hone and shave with.

Thumb notches, spine work, polishing, etc. are for fun and for show.

Thanks for the insight.

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[Bob L.]

I'm in! I've enjoyed restoring blades and making scales. Time to do a bit of modification work.

 

[sscob1]

I'm in.