Thread: think I've developed a silky oak allergy.

Originally Posted by rsser

My challenge is a beard, as you can see, so a filtered visor is the only option...

I came across a thing the other day called a razor.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

I came across a thing the other day called a razor.

Ern, I looked them up Dust Mask

and they reckon "Forms to all face shapes (even works with beards). "

Dunno if real life lives up to marketing though

Cheers,
Dave

Dave, if you had a beard of fine silky hair ....

you'd prob be a trannie ;-}

Nah, as I said, I tried one, along with rubber marks and cartridges (which performed better as it happens but still not good enough). Anything to avoid the appalling price of a filtered visor but 'twas not to be.

WW, razor eh? ... have played with one of those but the tear-out was shocking.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

I came across a thing the other day called a razor.

You Heathen!!!!!!!!

Hasn't read about Samson obviously.

Well I don't have much of a beard problem. So maybe I'll try one of those mask thingies..

Originally Posted by rsser

and swap you some lumps of Cypress. Fine grained, lovely to turn, & some of it has great figure.

I've been working with cypress at 's. Stinky stuff. Like really off mangos. :blink: :yuck:

So it makes you puke ... a step up from weeping and coming out in a rash

Originally Posted by rsser

WW, razor eh? ... have played with one of those but the tear-out was shocking.

I say we put that old Ulster Rudge of yours up on the centre stand; I'll work the throttle and you hold your chin steady against the rear tyre and we'll have you looking like the baby's derriere in no time flat.

Originally Posted by Woodwould

I bought a Dust Bee Gone from Jim Carroll an it's the only one that works for me and my fat head.

Dust Bee Gone is good , rinse it out before and during use , use it damp , stops my dust problems. John

Originally Posted by nine fingers

Dust Bee Gone is good , rinse it out before and during use , use it damp , stops my dust problems. John

I like the idea of washable and reusable and all that.

Originally Posted by rsser

Dave, if you had a beard of fine silky hair ....

you'd prob be a trannie ;-}

Nah, as I said, I tried one, along with rubber marks and cartridges (which performed better as it happens but still not good enough). Anything to avoid the appalling price of a filtered visor but 'twas not to be.

WW, razor eh? ... have played with one of those but the tear-out was shocking.

Fair enough.

BTW, the tear out can be cured by proper sharpening, and correct technique. Also sounds like you're not keeping the bevel rubbing which can cause catches ("Oh Schick" moments). Cross grain can be cantankerouse though We can get one of the younger blokes to do a photo tutorial for you

Originally Posted by tea lady

I've been working with cypress at 's. Stinky stuff. Like really off mangos. :blink: :yuck:

Dried cypress smells nice though. Really dried cypress is as fragile and spliterery as anything and a real PITA.

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by Ozkaban

BTW, the tear out can be cured by proper sharpening, and correct technique. Also sounds like you're not keeping the bevel rubbing which can cause catches ("Oh Schick" moments). Cross grain can be cantankerouse though We can get one of the younger blokes to do a photo tutorial for you





Dried cypress smells nice though. Really dried cypress is as fragile and spliterery as anything and a real PITA.

Cheers,
Dave

No! Still smells yucky! AND its hard.

It'd be good if the wood could be kept wet to keep the dust down but suppose that's impossible, just a thought