[carver6]

Guess I go to one of the few barbers that still use a razor to trim around my ears and back of the neck. Even uses hot shaving cream!!(Although it comes out of a machine instead of using a brush and cup for the soap.) Still feels pretty good though. Even had a barber give a neck and shoulder massage a while back. Now that is a rarity!!

[BobD]

That's another thing I picked up in Turkey--old fashioned shaving cream and a shaving brush. The shaving cream is long gone, but I still use the brush with the stuff that comes out of a can--I think it gives a closer shave!

I guess this is all related to carving, in some form or another--But I am also sure the ladies on the forum are bored out of their minds!!!


Bob

[Colin_Partridge]

Maybe not Bob you might just have stubbled onto something big. Maybe they could use one of those to shave their legs. Oh boy I am getting as bad as Dave.LOL
Colin

[BobD]

Colin,
I think we all are--It's that arizona influence LOL

Bob,
Your story about the flaming scissors reminded me of a shoeshine I got in a Chicago train station.
After applying the shoe polish, the guy set my shoes on fire.
I'll have to admit he really made them shine; and my legs were so smooooth. Â*:

[Tom Arnull]

Originally Posted by bcarvings

Hi,
I sharpened 3 blades razor sharp using a coarse, and a soft arkanasas stones. Then a strop. However now the stones won't sharpen as good as they used to. So to prove the fact that they weren't working I put them to the test by re-sharpening a already sharp blade. When I did that the knife got a lot duller. My stones can't sharpen like they used to. Is it just me or did I ruin the stones? I oil them every time I use them then I wash them with water and a cloth when I'm done. The one arkansas that was white when brand new now has a large shade of black in te middle of the stone where I sharpen the knife. Should I return the stone to woodcraft? What am I doing wrong? Thank you

A good tip is to boil the stone in a pan with a household detergent. The old oil rises to the surface and the dirt from previouse sharpening is loosend from the stone. Then dry the stone in the oven and then tap it on the hand to knock out the remaining swarf/ steel residue . Hey presto a clean stone that cuts easily. PS You should not have to do this to often if you use a light oil on the stone. Engine oil is to thick. A handy combination is 2/3 parrafin to 1/3 engine oil. Ali the lubricant does is form a slip /slurry to clear the swarf from the tool. Hope it helps.

[Claude]

Originally Posted by BobD

That's another thing I picked up in Turkey--old fashioned shaving cream and a shaving brush. The shaving cream is long gone, ...
Bob

Bob:
I buy my shaving soap at Safeway - Williams brand. I've used nothing but the mug and brush for over 30 years.

Claude