What's on your work bench right now?

[cotedupy]

Is it the light, or do you have a double bevel going there toward the heel?

You were indeed correct here - about the last cm at the heel isn't set. I assume something to do with the spine wear making the bevel angle lower, which seems like it may be a bit tricky to sort...(?)

Wouldn't be the end of the world I suppose, I don't tend to us that part of a razor very much. So if I left it blunt (rather than half sharp and tuggy) I doubt I'd notice.

 

[Frank Shaves]

You were indeed correct here - about the last cm at the heel isn't set. I assume something to do with the spine wear making the bevel angle lower, which seems like it may be a bit tricky to sort...(?)

Wouldn't be the end of the world I suppose, I don't tend to us that part of a razor very much. So if I left it blunt (rather than half sharp and tuggy) I doubt I'd notice.

For what it is worth, I have an Adam's apple and the only way that I have found to effectively shave it is to stretch the skin to the right and left using the heel to shave the exposed area - if that makes sense.

 

[2bit_collie]

I used vinegar to remove the active rust away but it leaves this black stain. I tried to read the sticky thread in the forum but all the pictures are gone. Just checking i just need to hand sand it from 1000 grit to 2000 grit and the discoloration will probably be gone ? I dont have the sand paper right now. Any suggestions helps View attachment 1495889

I have sometimes used vinegar for exactly that reason. Sometimes the corrosion is so bad that I give up on removing all the black spots. A vinegar dip after the sanding progression will leave a patina such that the black spots don’t stick out as much. Also it does do a decent job of converting active red rust to black passive corrosion. I never dip for more than an hour.

 

[Yodascaretaker]

So I’m gonna do my best to get this cleaned up while preserving as much of that etching as possible.

I’m also working on another one that I just chemically blued. I am attaching it to a set of the original scales.

 

[Frank Shaves]

Nice job and I respect your decision to preserve the gold plating/wash, @Yodascaretaker!

I recently got a 13 with a little less corrosion that I was not able take to a place that I was happy with. I ended up removing the plating. No regrets, but it would be nice to have one with plating in good condition.

 

[Bevel]

For what it is worth, I have an Adam's apple and the only way that I have found to effectively shave it is to stretch the skin to the right and left using the heel to shave the exposed area - if that makes sense.

Have you tried swallowing and hold your swollow. For as long as you hold your swallow your Adam's apple will disappear.

 

[Frank Shaves]

Just practiced in front of the mirror. Did not know this. Will try it next time I shave. Good tip - thanks!

 

[Bevel]

Just note you still need to skin stretch as with the AA gone the skin will be slightly looser than normal.

 

[CongaJon]

Just picked up this John Heiffor "For the Army." As much as I enjoy refurbing 'em, this one screams "leave me alone" to me! I'll clean it up and if the eroded pivot lets loose it will get the hornoxy treatment. You think?

 

[Sando]

Less is usually more. I agree she needs just a light touch.
Have the symbols ever been decoded?

 

[Frank Shaves]

++ for leaving this one alone. John Heiffor made nice razors - congrats!

 

[Pack line]

Didn't feel like making a new thread, but these will be on my bench soon. In the middle of a move and found them in a box in my basement.

 

[JaggardJ]

Rescuing this one from the wild:

 

[Yodascaretaker]

An ugly duckling that I’m going to turn into a beautiful 1 inch swan…

Bought it busted for the scales and just cut off about a 1/4” section that was past the point of no return. I haven’t decided if I’m gonna do a rounded or other style toe yet…. Luckily for me some dude did one of these already (had a substantially larger piece) and documented/posted it all.

 

[Bevel]

That's a real pity as it's a 1st generation filarmonica. No point rounding the toe as it'll affect/lessen the spine and you need all the real estate to can get for honing stability.
At least it will feel at home on a 1" hone.

 

[CongaJon]

Finally got a Tally Ho in good condition! It had a very faint etching of a ship, but it was nearly invisible. So, I reluctantly cleaned her up. Scales are horn, Snakewood and African Blackwood.

 

[Sando]

That’s a killer Tally-ho! She’s gonna finish up great.

 

[Frank Shaves]

That is one nice looking razor, @CongaJon - congrats! Love the swayback.

 

[CongaJon]

NOW we're getting somewhere!

 

[CongaJon]

NOW we're getting somewhere!

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