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06-19-2009, 03:25 PM #1The Shell Whisperer
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Wade & Butcher - Sheffield - Barbers Rattler *Tiger Maple*
What we have here is a Wade & Butcher, Sheffield 'Barbers Rattler' that got some nice tiger maple scales.
Blade got nicely restored and is pretty much blemish free with a few barely noticeable remaining residual stains.
Basically the maple scales got cut, sanded and dyed with a combination of a few dye colors. After the drying the scales got sanded down and slightly dyed again. After another drying and sanding session the scales got several coats of dewaxed ruby shellac. Again, between each layer a drying time and light sanding is required.
Polyurethane was used as the last step and I lost count on how many coating layers I used but I spend a week doing so.
Finally I left it to cure for another week.
It's not so much the work but the drying times and patience that is involved. The results is truly stunning and pics don't even do them justice.
Also a big thanks to 'Floppyshoes', who besides being a true living encyclopedia for wood finishing and products, has given me some excellent advise.
Brand: W&B Barbers Rattler
Grind: 1/4 hollow - barbers notch
Size: 13/16
Weight: 2.5oz
Total cutting edge: 3.0"
Scales: Tiger Maple
Wedge: Maple
Pins/Washers: Stainless Steel/BrassLast edited by Maximilian; 06-19-2009 at 03:35 PM.
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06-19-2009, 03:32 PM #2Senior Member
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Max
That is simply awsome.
Outstanding work on the scales.
Tim
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06-19-2009, 03:34 PM #3Comfortably Numb
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Max, I am such a fan of your work. This one is perfect. I love wooden scales, especially with figured woods. Great application of the multiple staining technique. Man, just great work.
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06-19-2009, 03:49 PM #4Senior Member
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Very nicely done, as usual, Max.
I'm envious of the mirror shine you get both on your blades and on your scales.
Mark
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06-19-2009, 04:02 PM #5Large Member
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The figuring in that maple is beautiful & the finish looks outstanding! Very nice Max.
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06-19-2009, 11:57 PM #6Senior Member
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Excellent work, Max.
Tres bien fait!
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06-20-2009, 12:15 AM #7At this point in time...
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That is a ton of work in those Mad Max, and it shows
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06-20-2009, 12:39 AM #8The Great & Powerful Oz
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Pretty amazing Max.
The dyes & shellac certainly bring out the beauty in that timber.
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06-20-2009, 02:17 AM #9I still have my face!
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Well worth the effort, Max. It's a beaut!
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06-20-2009, 03:48 AM #10Senior Member
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I got lucky here. I saw this one last night on your site, changed my PayPal shipping address, and said to myself. If this is still available in 24 hours, fate wanted me to buy it for fathers day.
To whoever got this one, congrats on a beautiful razor. The tiger maple is perfect.
Dave
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