My first restore!!

**Mike7120** · 10-02-2008, 11:14 PM

This is my first restore. It's a 8/8+ Wade and Butcher "for barbers use" in bloodwood. The scales were finished in epoxy resin, but I had to sand it down a bit so the finish is dull. Later on tonight I might put a coat of urethane on the scales to bring back the shine. Overall, I am very pleased with the results. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, but I learned a great deal. Can't wait to hone it up and shave!!!!

Please comment and make suggestions, as this is the first of many restores that I will be doing and any advice for future restores will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to everyone that helped me, you guys are awesome.

**Philadelph** · 10-02-2008, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mike7120

The scales were finished in epoxy resin, but I had to sand it down a bit so the finish is dull. Later on tonight I might put a coat of urethane on the scales to bring back the shine.

Hey Mike, try using a more abrasive metal polish (or any metal polish really) to buff the scales with. It might bring back the shine without another coat of anything.

**coachmike** · 10-02-2008, 11:48 PM

She is a beauty Mike,,,CONGRATS!!

**holli4pirating** · 10-02-2008, 11:51 PM

She looks pretty sweet. I'm jealous; kinda itchin for a barber's Butcher.

**gssixgun** · 10-03-2008, 12:11 AM

Great job Mike the fit looks to be straight, razor sits in there right, the wedge is correct, and the pins look fine.... Absolutely fantastic...

It does take some messing around with the wood finishes, before you settle on the one that works best for you....

**onimaru55** · 10-03-2008, 01:03 AM

Well done Mike. Was hoping to see this one dressed up

As has been suggested metal polish on the scales or even car polish works. The idea is to get the epoxy smooth & reflective. I usually sand fine then car polish & swirl remover. I like the satin finish tho.

**Traveller** · 10-03-2008, 02:23 AM

Excellent jobI love the scales too.Best regards Gary

**Maximilian** · 10-03-2008, 02:54 AM

I would say you deserve to give yourself a medal if this is your first restore. Very nice work.

**lpj** · 10-03-2008, 03:43 AM

Your first? Oh, there's a future out there for someone. Best of luck and enjoy. Purdy Piece.
Lee

**BigBubba** · 10-03-2008, 04:34 AM

Great work!
My 1st restore was also a 8/8 W&B in bloodwood, but it didn't turn out nearly as good looking. Big props on a job well done.

The honing may be a big task, depending on how even you sanded next to the bevel, so if it takes a while or even a few tries don't get discouraged. Once you get that 1st great shave out of that beautiful razor all of the time, effort, blood, sweat and tears will be worth it!

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