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  1. 08-15-2009, 05:30 PM #1
    colin39
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    Default 2nd attempt at a restore joseph rodgers

    well i got a couple of straights you have seen the wh gates, i also got a joseph rodgers wedge
    before restoration
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    the scales were in very poor condition i havent given up on them im backing them on brass one was snapped at the pivot pin the other was broken in half.
    after a good clean and various wet n dry combinations and differant polishes
    this was the end result
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    id like to thank Neil miller for the honing assembly and making me those ebony scales

    thanks Neil

    colin
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  2. 08-15-2009, 08:12 PM #2
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    Nice work. Tell Neil we said hello.
    Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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  3. 08-15-2009, 08:17 PM #3
    colin39
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    Neil sends his regards jimmy, although he won't say why he's a banded member, an I don't
    Care. Lol he is at www.theshavingroom.co.uk don't know if I can post this so sorry to contributors
    No offence ment sorry

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  4. 08-16-2009, 01:57 AM #4
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    great work whoever the craftsman was. The shape of the scales is really nice. I am sure it will be a great shaver too! I love those Rogers razors!
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  5. 08-17-2009, 09:10 PM #5
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    Very nice I hope that you enjoy shaving with it.

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