<![CDATA[Badger & Blade - Restoration & Razor Making How-To's.....]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ A forum for folks to share their knowledge on making razor scales, blades, restorations, file work, etc. en Thu, 23 May 2013 18:17:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Badger & Blade - Restoration & Razor Making How-To's.....]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ Engraving or etching a Gold Dollar Razor http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347480-Engraving-or-etching-a-Gold-Dollar-Razor?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:31:10 GMT So I have an idea for a custom GD razor and was wondering if anyone in here had access or the ability to put a custom etching or engraving onto a GD razor? I know it's possible but I'm not sure if it would be cost prohibitive. ]]> Bird_Flu http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347480-Engraving-or-etching-a-Gold-Dollar-Razor What do I need? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347455-What-do-I-need?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 14:12:31 GMT So I am thinking it might be easier for me to get into straight razor shaving by making one, or in this case modifying one. I seen all the posts about the Gold Dollar razors and what people can do with them and thought "wow, this may be a way for me to have a decent looking and working shaver". Also I like tinkering with building and rebuilding things. I have been reading and looking at all the tutorials and they are all well written and have great pictures showing the steps.

So now I need to come up with a list of things I will need, here's what I have so far:

Gold Dollar razors (1 or 2 should be good)
pins and washers
scales or material to make scales
wedge or material to make a wedge
various tools, dremel, ball peen hammers, saws and sand paper


What else am I missing? I have seen supply stores online but I am not looking for 100 pins and washers. I really only need a couple sets of each piece to get started. Besides if I can not do it or don't like doing it I don't want to have all these extra pieces laying around. I will also need to sent the blade out once done to get honed. I don't have the supplies or know how to hone it myself. ]]> purerockfury http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347455-What-do-I-need <![CDATA[Doc226's Restoration: An Appreciation]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347390-Doc226-s-Restoration-An-Appreciation?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:57:57 GMT Almost a year ago, I bought a used T-I blade with sculpted spine for ~20 euros in a flea market in France. Attachment 336088 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=336088) The scales were pretty shabby, so I ordered some pre-made T-I replacement scales thinking they would... Almost a year ago, I bought a used T-I blade with sculpted spine for ~20 euros in a flea market in France.

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The scales were pretty shabby, so I ordered some pre-made T-I replacement scales thinking they would fit. Well, they didn't. And not knowing how to make an angled wedge for custom scales of my own, the blade just sat in my "to do" pile for several months.

Enter Doc226. A couple of weeks back, he posted a similar T-I blade with blonde horn scales that he had made for a client. Immediately, I thought of my sculpted blade just sitting idle and contacted him about making a similar set of scales. His terms were generous and he threw in honing the blade as part of a package deal. Wanting to try the Doc edge, I agreed.

Throughout the process, Doc kept me informed as to the progression of things, with photos. Attached below are two photos that he sent me as the blade had reached completion. He even went so far as to send me a video of the blade passing an HHT!

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The razor arrived today, stropped and "shave-ready." So I spritzed it off with alcohol and shaved with it this evening. Two passes, plus touch-ups and I had a very nice shave. Had to finish with the Veg in honor of the master here.

So it's hat's off to Doc on this one!
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]]> Alum of Potash http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347390-Doc226-s-Restoration-An-Appreciation Sometimes simple is better http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347388-Sometimes-simple-is-better?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 00:54:13 GMT Having restored a few razors before (which typically consisted of unpinning, sanding, sanding, sanding, more sanding, polishing, repinning, followed by more polishing), I picked up this little beauty at a local antique store at a fair price. It's a 7/8 George Wostenholm & Sons Sheffield wedge. As you can see, it was definitely showing it's age when I first got it... and that's when I had second thoughts about completely restoring it. Since this thing likely dates back to the mid-19th century and the razor is mostly intact, I figured that it would be a shame to wipe out all that history entirely. So, I decided to take a somewhat minimalist approach with this one. The only tools to touch this razor were a jeweler's hammer to tighten the pivot, a Dremel with a felt wheel & jeweler's rouge, and a nylon bristle attachment to get the gunk out at the pivot. No sanding, no cutting - just a nice polishing. All in all, I'm very pleased with the results. Now I just need to get this guy shave ready and I'll be set (I'm still debating whether or not to attempt to hone it myself).

Before:
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After:
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]]> JonM http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347388-Sometimes-simple-is-better about scales and pins http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347168-about-scales-and-pins?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:21:43 GMT can you guys tell me a good seller for pins and scales... there is one on ebay but i would like to know if there is cheaper.... thanks can you guys tell me a good seller for pins and scales...

there is one on ebay but i would like to know if there is cheaper....


thanks ]]> BJJ http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347168-about-scales-and-pins Ivory Ivory Ivory! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347076-Ivory-Ivory-Ivory!?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 04:02:51 GMT I need a new ivory dealer guys. Any good sources? I'm trying to avoid the dealers that charge like $60+ for a set of scale blanks - it gets cheaper than that and so I'm looking for the "fair" dealers.

thanks ]]> daflorc http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347076-Ivory-Ivory-Ivory! Frameback repair. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347036-Frameback-repair?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 00:12:55 GMT Hey Guys,

It's been a while since I posted (been busy) but I was quite proud of this one.
It took me a little while to figure out that this was a frame back, once I did I set about mending it.


Showing the brass tube here.
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Cut to size, and shaped using my jewelers anvil and hammer.
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Fitted to the blade ready to buff to the correct fitment.
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The Buffing wheel and a little heat form that really fits the frame tightly to the blade.
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Finished job :)
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]]> straightrazorheaven http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347036-Frameback-repair <![CDATA[See through W&B Celebrated]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346978-See-through-W-amp-B-Celebrated?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 18:08:44 GMT bad focusing, but the point comes across. clear plexi with tortoise wedge, brass pins and stainless washers was going really well, but the pivot section cracked on the back… i gotta a ease up when using acrylic Image:... bad focusing, but the point comes across. clear plexi with tortoise wedge, brass pins and stainless washers

was going really well, but the pivot section cracked on the back… i gotta a ease up when using acrylic

]]> global_dev http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346978-See-through-W-amp-B-Celebrated Where to get scales now? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346945-Where-to-get-scales-now?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 13:47:58 GMT Well, seems like everyone in North America is out of TI scales. I'm not fixed with TI scales, but anything plastic would do. I'm trying to keep it low cost, but fail to find any.....and I mean any vendor. Anyone got any other lead? ]]> toovira http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346945-Where-to-get-scales-now Where do you look to find information about manufacturers? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346901-Where-do-you-look-to-find-information-about-manufacturers?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 01:07:57 GMT I just found an old straight razor that my mother purchased many years ago at an antique store? I have searched the internet to find information on the manufacturer(s) but have no luck? Where else can I look to find information? The box has Union Cutlery Co. Inc. Olean, N.Y. on the front. I... I just found an old straight razor that my mother purchased many years ago at an antique store? I have searched the internet to find information on the manufacturer(s) but have no luck? Where else can I look to find information? The box has Union Cutlery Co. Inc. Olean, N.Y. on the front. I have found information about this company but the tang has Aviator Wedge on one side and Aviano Brothers Patchogue, N.Y. on the other. I can't find anything for them? The scales appear to be Bakelite and has Aviator Wedge engraved on one side. The top of the box matches with Aviator Wedge. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> Tannik http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346901-Where-do-you-look-to-find-information-about-manufacturers Loose pin http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346852-Loose-pin?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:01:49 GMT I have a favorite razor that has a pretty loose pivot pin. Its certainly usable but would prefer it to be just a bit more snug.

Is there anything I can do? I don't want to risk damaging anything. Especially since its totally useable.

Thoughts? ]]> jeff_C http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346852-Loose-pin Tarnished blade with Gold Wash http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346803-Tarnished-blade-with-Gold-Wash?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 10:02:55 GMT Have a blade with nice gold wash but its tarnished and needs cleaning/polishing, what can I do or use that won't affect the gold wash?

Thanks ]]> GregMcC http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346803-Tarnished-blade-with-Gold-Wash Mystery Wood and finishing it - Making wood scales http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346579-Mystery-Wood-and-finishing-it-Making-wood-scales?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 02:05:13 GMT Hey BB,

I'm in the process of making scales for my wade butcher and some razors that I had shipped back to my home in the US. My uncle wanted to take the challenge of making some scales for me. Here is the wood I'm using. Its harder then the cocobolo blanks I ordered at the same width.
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Here are the scales. I think I may need to get some granite to flatten the scales since they are all multilevel with some sandpaper. Right?
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and one pair I need to finish up.
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The blade was an old restoration project I bought from Noah on the BST, it's a sweet blade!.

And here's wood that I have here to use along with alot of bamboo
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My questions are what wood am I using? and 2) how to finish it? I don't have access to alot of stuff here, and shipping can get ridiculous. There is a DIY club kinda far away where they have lacquer classes and they will teach me how to finish it( but I heard lacquer was poisonous) and I can get Tung oil but its like $33 here.

Also 3) Wedges.. what should I use. I've given you everything I have as far as wood sources along with Tree of heaven and Jujube tree . Ordering bone or horn has been a hassle that I'd rather purchase it when I get back to NY. Problem is I don't have the equipment so I will have to rent some studio or something or wait 3 months.

Any input is welcome. Thanks!
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]]> casus4844 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346579-Mystery-Wood-and-finishing-it-Making-wood-scales Newbie Project Journal http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346519-Newbie-Project-Journal?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 17:35:30 GMT So, I have very little idea of what I am doing.

I bought a coarse knife hone for lapping and a Norton 4k/8k combo hone to try and get some Ebay rescues shave ready. A tutorial on You Tube by a well regarded individual who shall remain nameless (don't think he is in here) said the 4/8k was all I needed.

So, I took three and set to work. They were all about pocket knife sharp, and I got two to the point where they would shave. They were not as sharp as my shavette nor provided nearly as smooth a shave as my DEs.

Thinking I had a lot to learn, I bought a few Gold Dollars and figured I could play with those, and asked someone for help with the honing a razor or two so I knew what 'correct' felt like. Meanwhile, I bought some lapping film off Amazon and am waiting to see if that will help, but it may well be technique.

While waiting, the postman came with a different package--the GDs came in, and based on what I have read, they required some sanding. When I opened the box, I immediately saw what folks were talking about.

So, I got out the Dremel with the rubber sanding drum and put some rough sandpaper on it and let the sparks fly for an hour. I had a cup of water and alternated razors when one became too warm. Ground down the shoulder with ugly results, but I think I'm still okay. Then I got a little crazy and flattened the rounded edgemoff one and tried tomput one of those W&B barber notches in the other. I know you guys are used to sexier project pics, so I will post my ugly results here so those projects look WAY better by comparison, and to get feedback.

As you can see, I chewed them up a bit, but I am hoping I can sand that down and blend it into the finish some. I definitely feel like a nonswimmer who jumped into the deep end of the pool--grinding, stropping, and honing are all quite new to me. Next up, attemped honing through 8k.
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]]> Aristeros http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346519-Newbie-Project-Journal A Slurry of Restored Razors by Daflorc http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/346457-A-Slurry-of-Restored-Razors-by-Daflorc?goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 01:44:43 GMT It's been a busy month for me, but I finally finished up a bunch of nice restored straights. Some have minimal work done to them, some have the whole shebang, new scales and everything. All are spectacular razors. Less talk, more pics:

First up, a "Shepherd." My guess is that this is the Shepherd of Marshes & Shepherd, before he partnered with Marshes. If this is the case - and the craftsmanship and age make it a good possibility - this is a rare find indeed.
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Next is an 8/8 F. Fenney "Tally-Ho" with Masonic symbols on the face in some amazing burled elm. The blade got a light cleaning to preserve the Masonic etchings:
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Next - A pristine "Packwood" razor with spine jimps in smokey horn scales that I made. Did you know Packwood was one of the royal cutlers? All the more cool!
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I hope you enjoyed looking at these!

-Dave
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