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10-23-2009, 12:18 AM #1Junior Member
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Torrey Restore
This is my second restoration. It is a Torrey razor found in an antique shop, and for the most part was in pretty good shape. The blade had minor small rust spots as well as associated pitting. The scales weren’t in bad shape but were not original; as I wasn’t happy with the style or look, so I decided to redo them.
Brand:
The Torrey Razor Co
Specs:
6/8 round point 1/2 hollow
Age:
Sometime post 1890
Original Location:
Buried in an antique store
Scales:
Cocobolo finished in 4 coats of Danish Oil and Satin Wax
Wedge:
Honduras Rosewood
Pins:
Brass
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10-23-2009, 12:37 AM #2The Shell Whisperer
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Job extremely well done for your second resto. That blade also turned out stellar.
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10-23-2009, 01:11 AM #3The Great & Powerful Oz
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Very nice.
Love the scales how the tang flows into them
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10-23-2009, 02:29 AM #4Unofficial SRP Village Idiot
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Very Nice work. I like the smoothness of the scales and the shape. They are really nice.
Good Work!
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10-23-2009, 05:05 AM #5Know thyself
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Very nice work. These blades make top notch shavers, so they're always worth the effort.
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10-23-2009, 05:53 AM #6Hones/Honing/Master Barber
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Nice job!
Cocobolo is one of my favorite woods
Looks great with that blade!
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10-23-2009, 09:51 AM #7Senior Member
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Very nice work!
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10-25-2009, 04:01 AM #8Senior Member
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Glorious Restore, This is one of my favourites
Thank you for sharing this
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10-26-2009, 09:39 PM #9is Over 9000!!!!
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Awesome restoration mate! Do you happen to have pics of the first? I searched but to no avail. Thanks!
I've a Torrey too in creamsicle scales. Great shaver!
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10-26-2009, 10:12 PM #10Junior Member
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No pics of the first restore yet, a Warner and Co Sheffield. I finished it, but was unhappy with the look of the scales upon further thought (not thin enough, and the wrong type of wood for the blade, Honduras Rosewood was too bright), so off they went! Just finishing it up actually with final finish coats on the new scales. I'll try to post some pics of it once pinned.
Thanks for the interest and comments!
Aaron
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