that looks trick..my new deluxe has lost its plating..it would look cool blasted with a karve handle..
Vintage is always an option Jason. I'm not thinking about getting one fixed though. I want it running now and for years. That's how the game is played Joseph. If it wasn't you it'd be another shopper. I'll set my phone alarm to see if I can or want to get in a last second bid. If I miss that particular one there are thousands of BIN priced to choose from in my price range and style options.
All option are open right now Charlie. I'm seeing plenty of interesting pieces in several brands. The Invictas look good. Those Swiss Army were made by more than one supplier - checking the reviews and history. Vostok is the military supplier so I expect them to be rugged. Thanks Clint. I'm still looking at broad categories and developing preferences I'm liking mechanical over battery fed. Date is nice & Day is a plus, Month is unnecessary. Glow in the dark hands and pips becoming a deal breaker - I want that. Arabic numbers over Roman, both better than none. Bands are consumable / replaceable but the soft nylon type seem more comfy that rattly links. Need the lugs to be right sized to take any replacements I choose. The Lefty / Destro option has limited my viewing - too many have big gnarly cover caps with a chain over the crown. That's my watch research feeling!
I have used this technique three times with my old, dried up, vintage tallow pucks of Williams. The results are astounding and the soap is quite literally, brought back to life. The key is to grate the soap fairly finely (I use the small holes on a kitchen box grater) NOT the protruding, sharp cheese side, nor the large grating side. Dissolve the desired amount of menthol crystals (optional, I only did that the first time) in an equal-to-the-amount-of grated-soap bowl fo boiling water (2oz grated soap...2 oz boiling water, etc.) Right away, add the water to the soap and stir to mix well. (I use a wooden chopstick) This will thicken up rapidly, so work quickly and have a soap container at the ready to put the mixture into. Now it needs to "cure" i.e. dry out/harden. I lightly cover the soap with anything to keep the dust out and set it in a place to dry. Every couple of days, I might wet my fingers and lightly press the soap down into the container. When the soap has hardened enough (I would say a few weeks) it ready to use.
