Question RE: Dave's Shaves Kits

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Thom Trail, Powder Springs, GA

>I thought I had send my response already. If this is a repeat, I apologize in advance.

I have made several shaves like Dave's, although not from his kit. I used the instructions below. The shaves are a delight to use.

I also have the Veritas shave. It's a delight to use.

Thom


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Re: Question RE: Dave's Shaves Kits

Scott in Douglassville, PA

>Looks like I've got another project on my list...

Re: Question RE: Dave's Shaves Kits

Dan Donaldson

>I have also built several shaves using these instructions, but I make one change. Instead of putting the screws in for depth adjustment, I drill all the way through and use allen head screws that I can adjust from the top so that I don't have to remove the blade to adjust. If the blade fits tightly into its well, it does not rock. If it is loose, you can drill partway through and put in a plug for the allen head screw to ride on. I just drill the hole as the tap size for the screws and make the threads in the wood. Have never had a problem.

One other thing that I did was to make a small brass drill guide in order to get the holes lined up perfectly. You can make a shave in a couple of hours more or less. I have a small and a large blade that I switch between different handles as the mood strikes me.