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08-02-2008, 05:31 PM
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Frameback #3
Here is my latest frameback. The wood is mesquite the frame is mild steel the blade is part of an old hand saw. I rust blackened the blade and used vinegar to patina the frame.
I took pictures of the process and am in the process of putting a web page together to show the process.
Charlie
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08-02-2008, 05:35 PM
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That looks like some amazing work. Congrats! I want to see that webpage when you get it going. Keep us posted.
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08-02-2008, 05:49 PM
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wooooOOOOOO Hoooooooooooooo
Very nice Charlie !!!!!
How was the mesquite to work with????
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08-02-2008, 05:58 PM
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This is really amazing work - Heck, I'd buy a matching pair of these beauties any day. I love the satin/matte overall look of your razors - so, 'handsome', I guess is the best word to describe it - really top-drawer stuff... Please sell some!
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08-02-2008, 06:03 PM
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wouha! Impressive. I cannot wait to see the website 
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08-02-2008, 06:50 PM
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Very impressive. As others said Cant wait to see the process.
Thanks for sharing
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Nice looking design and razor. 
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08-02-2008, 09:08 PM
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Dude, I really like the looks of that razor. Excellent!
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08-02-2008, 11:44 PM
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Outstanding work!!! But then you know that already. But I have to say it again, WOWWW!
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08-02-2008, 11:54 PM
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Very cool work !
Lot of people keeping their eyes on your work now.
When are you planning to start selling....
People want to know.
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I want one!
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08-03-2008, 05:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
How was the mesquite to work with????
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Glen,
The mesquite is nice to work with the only issue was finding a piece without cracks or checking.
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Thank you guys for the encouraging words, SRP are full great people.
I am not ready or set up to start selling razors. I really do make most of the parts with hand tools. I have a hobbyist approach to making razors not a business approach. It is really a way to get me off of the couch and relax.
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08-03-2008, 05:50 AM
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Beautiful razor, Charlie and outstanding hone job on this nice smiling blade. How does it shave?
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08-03-2008, 01:36 PM
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Cool stuff. Be sure and bring some of those razors along to the Twin Cities. See you Tuesday! 
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08-03-2008, 03:59 PM
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Love the lines on that one! If you ever start taking orders, be sure to put my name on the list 
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Good looking stuff Charlie, keep'em coming. We're all waiting to hear about the shave.
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Another awesome design.
Looking forward to that website.
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08-04-2008, 01:28 AM
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The razor is not shave ready yet, it takes me forever and a day to get really smiling blades sharp. I think that it is because such a small portion of the blade is in contact with the hone at a time and the bevel is rather large. Maybe I need to temper the blades at a higher temperature?
The first two frambacks that I made from saw blades shaved well, I am assuming that this one will too once I get it dialed in. I will give an update when I get it working.
I am out of town now, but brought the razor with me to sharpen with in the hotel room hopefully I will get it sharp soon.
Charlie
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08-04-2008, 02:41 AM
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....... I am speechless... each one looks more and more refined... I would buy one. damn fine work man!!!. |
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08-04-2008, 03:41 AM
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I'm curious about the honing. Do you tape the spine? I don't see any wear on it in the photo. I wonder, too, if the mild steel in the frame would wear away quicker on the hones than the steel in the blade?
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