Forget all the cut to shape, then grind...here it is from scratch. You're a truly remarkable craftman!! Much respect!! Been shaving with the same Hen and Rooster blade for 12 yrs...wonder how many Gillette's that adds up to lol? Keep up the good work!!
I commented about this the other day but have to say it again:thank you for being so free with sharing your knowledge, it's so appreciated and so important to so many of us...I really hope you understand how you have helped so many,thanks again!
You are very kind with your words, I appreciate them. I feel the same way about the people I learned from. I think it is wrong not to share what you know, and contribute the community of like minded people.
+lewisrazors It seems that many youtube viewers are watching content for entertainment purposes vs learning. Although I view some as entertainment, I really prefer learning through observation from those who specialize as masters. I really dislike recipe style content.
+lewisrazors I much prefer the narration. I used your videos to learn to make my own razors and without the narration, I wouldn't have gained as much knowledge.
OK. Holding my breath starting... NOW! And fantastic video by the way. The time, effort, science, and precision that went into making one razor. Wow, it really opened up my eyes and gave me an even stronger appreciate for this art of shaving and the tools used to do it. Applaud.
Man, you do some beautiful work sure! Absolutely dig your unique creative style and learning a lot from ya. Where do you get your pin stock and other materials if you don't mind the inquiry.. Thanks for you patient instruction, cheers! BD
Bit of an odd question, but what kind of camera(s) do you use, and what are your criteria for a shop cam? Nice work, btw, as usual. Thanks for making these videos; they immensely contributed to me finally banging out some straights myself after years of merely considering the option.
+Juan Rial My very first horrid sound and video were shot with a Sony point and shoot. I then moved on to an Olympus EPL-1 most of my better quality videos are shot with the EPL-1. I shoot in manual mode, with a custom white balance, and record the sound separately on a Zoom H1. I have recently, last few videos moved up to a Panasonic GH-1. I really like the Micro Four Thirds format for shooting video. Most of the time I am using old manual lens with an adapter on the camera. I wish I had moved to the GH1 sooner, it is a great video camera. If I had the money I would upgrade to a used GH2 or GH3. I buy most of my camera stuff used from KEH.com.
It never ceases to amaze me at how an ugly lump of metal can be transformed into a living thing of beauty with judicious use of fire, muscle and a creative mind! And to watch this master build it before my eyes is truly incredible! Well done Mr Lewis for not only creating magic, but sharing your great skills with the world. I salute you Good Sir!
As much as I love your videos (you're the inspiration behind me currently setting up a workshop with the intent of making my own straights), I get weirdly frustrated with the fact that you seem to be unable to draw a straight line with one motion. Even if it's half an inch long, it takes you three strokes..
Love these videos, watching a metal bar turn into a razor is just amazing. By the way, i really liked the detail on the handle. Keep making more videos, they're awesome.
I've been waiting patiently for the finished video lol I've been wondering what the reasoning for hitting it with the die grinder then forging it out was for! Can't wait for the finished video! Thanks Charlie!
The grooves I cut with grinder will get hammered out and make a pattern the layered steel. It is just a way to add interest and to pattern welded steel. I am probably not going to finish this video, I think I will start fresh with another one.
+Carbon Fourteen I think it is the blade seam. It also looks like he is using a friction cut and has ground the teeth off the blade. It may just be an illusion from low frame rate or low(er) resolution.
You get your gloves caught up in belt or wheel, it pulls your whole hand in. I had rather get a few more scratches and burns on my fingers, than risk getting my gloves caught in machinery and sucking my hand in.
I have made a razor with mostly hand tools, I ended up using a belt sander. When I first started I made several razors using files, hacksaws and a 1x42 belt sander, that is the closest I got to using all hand tools.
That was oil I used to harden the blade. I heated the blade up, carbon went into solution, the rapid cooling in oil locks up the carbon in the matrix and makes the blade hard. The black comes off, it is just burnt oil and scale from the forge.
Forget all the cut to shape, then grind...here it is from scratch. You're a truly remarkable craftman!! Much respect!!
Been shaving with the same Hen and Rooster blade for 12 yrs...wonder how many Gillette's that adds up to lol? Keep up the good work!!
Thank you for the kind words
What’s the measurement of your beginning piece (after being cut off)
Excellent content! I liked and subscribed! This was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for sharing your passion and time with us!
Yeah... I'm glad you're back
Big greetings and support from Paris - France
+Xavier Ancarno Thanks for the kind words, Howdy from Texas
I commented about this the other day but have to say it again:thank you for being so free with sharing your knowledge, it's so appreciated and so important to so many of us...I really hope you understand how you have helped so many,thanks again!
You are very kind with your words, I appreciate them. I feel the same way about the people I learned from. I think it is wrong not to share what you know, and contribute the community of like minded people.
I think I like an un-narrated version and just hearing the work.
+Keith Ward Thanks for the feedback, I am leaning that way myself, it was good to get a second opinion.
+lewisrazors It seems that many youtube viewers are watching content for entertainment purposes vs learning. Although I view some as entertainment, I really prefer learning through observation from those who specialize as masters. I really dislike recipe style content.
+lewisrazors I much prefer the narration. I used your videos to learn to make my own razors and without the narration, I wouldn't have gained as much knowledge.
+Stephen Joiner Thank you for the useful feedback, I appreciate your thoughts
amazing work! Can't wait for the final video! Why did you grind in those lines with the angle gridner?
+knives&stuff The grooves were to add some patterning to the layered steel
lewisrazors Oh Okay didn' t know it was damascus, thought it was high carbon steel.
Even unfinished, this is absolutely magnificent. Thanks for posting it!
+George M You are very welcome.
Well what do you know. I'm the 2,500th view. Do I win a free razor? Lol.
+The Gentleman's Club Just wait by the door, I am sure it will be there at any moment.
OK. Holding my breath starting... NOW! And fantastic video by the way. The time, effort, science, and precision that went into making one razor. Wow, it really opened up my eyes and gave me an even stronger appreciate for this art of shaving and the tools used to do it. Applaud.
That was a damn good vid, take care bro.
+jwrappuhn71 Thank you
Man, you do some beautiful work sure! Absolutely dig your unique creative style and learning a lot from ya. Where do you get your pin stock and other materials if you don't mind the inquiry.. Thanks for you patient instruction, cheers! BD
Thank you, the pin stock came from hobby lobby or Jantz knife making supplies. The steel came from New Jersey Steel baron.
Bit of an odd question, but what kind of camera(s) do you use, and what are your criteria for a shop cam?
Nice work, btw, as usual. Thanks for making these videos; they immensely contributed to me finally banging out some straights myself after years of merely considering the option.
+Juan Rial My very first horrid sound and video were shot with a Sony point and shoot. I then moved on to an Olympus EPL-1 most of my better quality videos are shot with the EPL-1. I shoot in manual mode, with a custom white balance, and record the sound separately on a Zoom H1. I have recently, last few videos moved up to a Panasonic GH-1.
I really like the Micro Four Thirds format for shooting video. Most of the time I am using old manual lens with an adapter on the camera. I wish I had moved to the GH1 sooner, it is a great video camera. If I had the money I would upgrade to a used GH2 or GH3. I buy most of my camera stuff used from KEH.com.
It never ceases to amaze me at how an ugly lump of metal can be transformed into a living thing of beauty with judicious use of fire, muscle and a creative mind! And to watch this master build it before my eyes is truly incredible! Well done Mr Lewis for not only creating magic, but sharing your great skills with the world. I salute you Good Sir!
You are very welcom, thank your for your kind words and thoughts.
Interesting :) Thumbs UP!
Glad you liked it.
As much as I love your videos (you're the inspiration behind me currently setting up a workshop with the intent of making my own straights), I get weirdly frustrated with the fact that you seem to be unable to draw a straight line with one motion. Even if it's half an inch long, it takes you three strokes..
+Ivars Paļubasu You are so right, I even irritate myself when I sketch. If it truly has to me a straight line I will use a straight edge.
So many quenchings! Perhaps when you're making your narration you can explain that part of your process. These are great videos.
+lachrimaestro I am just thermal cycling to reduce grain size.
Amazing work amazing and beautiful razor and very nice video i enjoyed very much ! ! !Greetings from Serbia ! ! ! !
Thank you for watching, and commenting. Greetings from Texas
Worth the wait, even unfinished👍👍👍
+chisler26 Thank you
Love these videos, watching a metal bar turn into a razor is just amazing. By the way, i really liked the detail on the handle.
Keep making more videos, they're awesome.
+Camilo Alvarez Thank you for your kind comments.
if you're ever in new Brunswick, I'd like to do a collab project with you, I'm an amateur, but decent
I will keep that in mind, thanks for the offer
Steel?
I've been waiting patiently for the finished video lol I've been wondering what the reasoning for hitting it with the die grinder then forging it out was for! Can't wait for the finished video! Thanks Charlie!
The grooves I cut with grinder will get hammered out and make a pattern the layered steel. It is just a way to add interest and to pattern welded steel. I am probably not going to finish this video, I think I will start fresh with another one.
Из какой стали куете бритвы?
Я например делаю из подшипников.
Simple steel like files, rasp are made of. 1095 is what it is called here.
I know this steel. Thanks.
Где продолжение???
I only made the first part, I ruined the razor while making it
Thanks Lewis... Every video from you is a lesson!
+rosanamacedu You are welcome, I appreciate your comment.
Again, really nice video. Does that missing tooth cause you any issues with messy cuts?
+Carbon Fourteen I think it is the blade seam. It also looks like he is using a friction cut and has ground the teeth off the blade. It may just be an illusion from low frame rate or low(er) resolution.
+Carbon Fourteen The blade is missing some teeth, I a too frugal/cheap to change it. It does not affect the cuts much, but it really irritates me.
God damn, you make me nervous freehanding with that belt sander. Put some gloves on!
You get your gloves caught up in belt or wheel, it pulls your whole hand in.
I had rather get a few more scratches and burns on my fingers, than risk getting my gloves caught in machinery and sucking my hand in.
Didn't think of that.
Yeah, it is a trade off safety wise, I know people who wear gloves, I know people who do not. Either way will work.
Sure looks good so far, glad to see you posting again!
+KZero38 Thank you
Is the inside of your forge just a steel pipe?
The inside of the forge is ceramic wool coated with refractory cement.
Love the vise on a bowling ball. Nice video.
It is kinda of funny looking, but it works OK, Thank you
Great stuff as always. Thanks for sharing this!
+Curoi MacDaire You are very welcome
is there a way to make a razor with hand tools?
I have made a razor with mostly hand tools, I ended up using a belt sander. When I first started I made several razors using files, hacksaws and a 1x42 belt sander, that is the closest I got to using all hand tools.
Glad to see you upload stuff again!
+Gastyne Thanks for the encouragement.
You make fantastic videos. keep it up
Thanks for the encouragement, I have some other videos started but have not finished them. I am good at starting videos, but bad a finishing them.
lol me too
What liquid is this you used to leave the black blade?
And what's the use?
That was oil I used to harden the blade. I heated the blade up, carbon went into solution, the rapid cooling in oil locks up the carbon in the matrix and makes the blade hard. The black comes off, it is just burnt oil and scale from the forge.
Is that oil type? Do I have to put any product in this oil?
To darken steel, too
The oil will not darken the steel, it is the burnt oil on the outside of the steel that looks black, when the blade is cleaned the black comes off.
Lewis Razors.. Thank you very much for the tips !
Like a good action movie!
+rulonnie-shtori.ru I need a car chase and explosions. :)
such a joy to watch
+Snakes & Coke Thank you
Glad your back
+dylan sirie Me to, I am glad to be here, it beats the alternative.
Good !
THanks
awesome video
+Kyle Phillipson Thanks
Good job bro!!!
Thank you
first
+Bryce Claxon numero uno indeed
спасибо за видео
Thank you
Мастер-класс!!!
Thank you