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    Hi All,

    Long time reader, first time poster here. In the last year I've become obsessed with straight razors, and have taken myself from absolute newbie to an ebay sniper with a good sized collection of shaveable razors that I bought, buffed, and made new scales for (out of wood, hence my name). This website has pretty much taught me all I know. Honestly, I should have signed up here long ago...
    Anyway, just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself!

    Dave

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    Welcome aboard! Have you put steel to your face yet? If not, check out the beginner's guide and Wiki posted here on SRP.

    Welcome to your new obsession!

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    Hi Dave. Can't wait to see some of your masterpieces.

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    Thanks for the warm welcome! I haven't shaved with anything other than a straight razor that I've honed myself since maybe March...that's not to say I haven't had, and still have, issues doing so! They're not always as sharp as I'd like...I guess I'm still learning the honing game

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    I can't wait to start posting some pics, either, I have a feeling that y'all will like my choices of wood!

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    Welcome aboard, Dave, and happy shavings.

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    Hey Dave,

    Welcome to the forum. Can't wait to see some of your work, and hear some of your stories.
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    I've got a story for you! When I first decided that the razors I liked the most were 100 years old or older, I started restoring them. Making the scales was easy for me. Buffing the metal was new...And since I didn't have a benchtop buffer at the time, I started polishing my new acquisition blades by substituting the buffer with a handheld drill holding a buffing wheel with greaseless compound...

    After holding the drill between my legs with a razor sharp blade in both hands, I had enough close calls with death and stitches to buckle under and buy a benchtop buffer. It's been easy sailing since!

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    Hey Dave Welcome!!

    I to am new here. i look forward to seeing dome of your handy work posted!!

    Keep your chin up and your blade sharp!

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    Hello, glade to met you.
    Johnus

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