Need restoration

[drol adnap]

http://imgur.com/a/Rxj9J

I need help finding someone who can restore this razor, I'm new to this forum thought this would be the best place to look.
I have some questions:

Can this razor be restored?
Should I have it restored?
Should I just have it honed?
how much should I expect it to cost to hone?
how much should I expect it to cost to fully restore?
Is there anyone you recommend?
Can it be done on a college guys budget?

sorry if I ask to many questions this razor has a ton of sentimental value to me and I'm new to the razor restoration thing.

 

[Heespharm]

Just get it honed.. It could be restored but would cost more than the razor is worth

 

[drol adnap]

Who should I send it to if I want it honed? Out of curiosity how much is the blade worth in the first place?

 

[global_dev]

Since there is sentimental value....

If you replace the scales, does that decrease the sentiment in your opinion?

How well is the string holding it together?

I don't know if many honers would want to have an issue with that string..

You could buy new plastic scales at maggards shop online for $25 or less and diy....

Custom made scales will be 2-4x the price depending what material and who...

Honing seems to run $25 more or less plus shipping costs... Most stores that sell straights will also sell honing services..

Check the hobbyists, vendors forum for some who hone. Also check http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Honemeister

 

[global_dev]

Forums don't do valuations, but there is likely way more sentimental value than cash value..

 

[drol adnap]

To me the actual blade has sentimental value since without it can't do anything, the scales are not holding up well I actually expect them to fall off at any moment. My uncle is currently shipping the blade to me as I bought it off him.

 

[bberg100]

Looks like a good DIY project. Scales can be very simple, select a wood that you like and is fairly moisture resistant, milled to about 1/8" thick. Cut them out - carve, scroll saw, coping saw, whatever you have. Sand to a shape you like. Pin them to the blade, if you don't like it, try it again. The blade has more sentimental value than retail. Doing a rescale yourself will only add to the personal value. Once you have scales you like, send it out to be honed, or learn to hone yourself with a Chinese blade first. DO NOT try to polish or otherwise "restore" the blade, it is in good shape keep it like it is.

I think paying someone else to restore your razor will diminish the value in your eyes. Take your time and think it through.

 

[drol adnap]

Looks like a good DIY project. Scales can be very simple, select a wood that you like and is fairly moisture resistant, milled to about 1/8" thick. Cut them out - carve, scroll saw, coping saw, whatever you have. Sand to a shape you like. Pin them to the blade, if you don't like it, try it again. The blade has more sentimental value than retail. Doing a rescale yourself will only add to the personal value. Once you have scales you like, send it out to be honed, or learn to hone yourself with a Chinese blade first. DO NOT try to polish or otherwise "restore" the blade, it is in good shape keep it like it is.

I think paying someone else to restore your razor will diminish the value in your eyes. Take your time and think it through.

Great idea, I haven't thought about it like that before! what type of woods would you suggest and what would you suggest it be sealed with?

 

[bberg100]

See what a local wood dealer suggests. Bocote, Zircote, Cocobolo,... Choices are almost endless.

 

[appa69]

I would suggest going at that blade with a 600 1k 2k wet/dry progression. It would be pretty easy to make it shine again. It's not in that bad of shape (except whatever happened to the toe). I would look for a nice set of black horn scales on either the Bay or Etsy. This one could shine with very little effort.

 

[drol adnap]

How difficult is it to work with black horn? I would like to keep to original materials.

 

[GolFisHunt]

I find horn easier to work than wood for scales. Same tools and no finish necessary, other than a little wax.

 

[drol adnap]

I have ordered some black horn to remake the scales with. Using large paint sticks from home depot I made some different designs I could use as templates.

 

[GolFisHunt]

Trace the outline of the blade on a piece of typing paper. Then sketch a pleasing scale shape over the outline. Cut out the scale sketch. Stick to the stock of your choice. Cut, shape, install, enjoy, repeat.

 

[jKyro]

Hey man. Just started reading your thread. I've done about 12 redtorations with blades in much worse condition. If you want to PM me feel free and I can guide you through the process. I'll even do one of my own and we can just do step by step walking through. Let me know if you're interested.

 

[Cachorro]

Hey I recently did my first restoration with horn, here is the end result:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/450886-English-steel-re-scale-and-clean-up?highlight=

But most important that that, was the advise from MyCarver in a previous post I had, there is a "tutorial" on how to work with the horn slate, just scrawl down to the pictures. This helped me tremendously, I hope you will benefit from it as well.
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/447520-How-to-split-a-horn-slate?highlight=

And keep posting your progress and any questions you may have, the gentlemen here love to help.

 

[drol adnap]

So after attempting to pin my new handles onto my blade for the 6th time I have failed again after watching many a YouTube videos and reading many forum posts is there anyone out there willing to pin and hone my razor for a reasonable price?

 

[drol adnap]

Well my mother got fustrated and soldered the pin on

 

[appa69]

Well my mother got fustrated and soldered the pin on

Well, that's a new one...