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  1. 08-26-2009, 06:19 AM #1
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    Default Taylors Eye Witness 6/8 Green Acrylic

    Ladies & Gentlemen this is my first!

    I don't have a before photo but she came to me in quite a neglected state. A lot of pitting and patina and the scales were completely crushed.
    This was a largely experimental blade and I learned an amazing amount(Including NOT to use dremel sanding barrels pretty quickly, that is for sure). While the end result is certainly far from perfect I am pretty satisfied. Ended up hand sanding the lot from 80 grit up to 2000 grit and dremel buffed with green compound. I can't take credit for the pretty green scales, they are from baldy(Cheers Grant) who does a great job Photographing razors seems to be a bit of a skill in itself so please excuse my amaturish photography. Any feedback or advice would be much appreciated.

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  2. 08-26-2009, 06:45 AM #2
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    Very nice!!!
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    By the looks of the finished product, you're on your way to another addictive hobby. Congrats!!!
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    Congrats on your first ! & nice scales from Grant.
    Looks like a great start
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  8. 08-27-2009, 11:13 AM #5
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    Nice work mate. Great job bringing such a lovely finish to that blade.
    Nice scales to...
    Grant.
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    nicely done Congratulaions. keep it going it will get more interesting every timme. GL
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  12. 08-27-2009, 02:53 PM #7
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    Great job! Let us know how she shaves!
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    Thats one very nice blade .Great job on the restore . When I see an excellent restore like this It just makes my Rad kick in again.
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