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This Friday I got a very unique opportunity. I was invited to come and check out the facility that makes Wolfman Razors. Of course I jumped at the chance to see how Wolfman razors are made in a small machine shop about 25 mins north of Edmonton AB.James Dufour (the owner) has been a journeyman machinist for 16 years and is Canadian Red Seal certified. He got his start making parts for aircraft, where precision finish is as important as the fit.He has taken this attention to detail and used it to create some very nice razors. He currently makes razors for the L.A. Shaving Co. and a line for his own Wolfman Razors.While there I took over 100 pics and had to change the battery in my camera over the corse of a 4 hour visit. I had a great time as James showed me his machines and some of the early attempts he has made to get to the razors he makes today.All of the razors being made are stainless and machined from solid round bar (for handles & top cap) or flat bar (for the baseplate).These pics are of the various processes he used to make these functional works of art.Please note that I am in no way affiliated with James or Wolfman Razors but am lucky enough to be about 30 mins from his shop.I forgot to note when I originally posted that the razor that I have was given to me by James for stopping by.So far I am impressed with it and have plans toa production WR1-SB when they are available.I tried to pic some of the best pics, I am not as skilled as some with a camera.James in front of one of his CNC machines ready to make some handles.A handle in the CNC machine early in the process.A drawer full of machine finished handles ready for a final polish. James makes the handles two at a time and cuts them after the machining process.Some handle stock and two fresh off the lathe.The round bar that he makes the one piece top cap out of and a early stage piece that will end up being 4 top caps.More top caps in different stages. The ones in the back are ready to go.The milling process starts.Skipping a few steps we can see the post being threaded.After the milling and threading and ready for a polish.Base plates. Left to right, raw stock, rough cut stock, fully machined and polished.Half way.This pic I really like as you can see a base plate before and after polishing.A hand sanding to remove the machining marks prior to the polishing table. The parts progress from 100 grit to 1000grit sand papers.A shot of the polishing area. The drill press has the brush James uses for the brushed razors and the rest are used to achieve a mirror finish.Some early experimentsSome prototype razors made out of aluminum. James uses aluminum to get the razors perfect before moving to stainless as it is an easier material to work with.A pic of the James and I.My SOTD with a Wolfman Razor. This one is a prototype made of all aluminum. It offered a very smooth shave today!