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03-28-2010, 08:16 PM #1Senior Member
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Mappin & Webb
Just finished restoring a 6/8 Mappin & Webb 6/8 Razor.....1/4 grind......1860....Scales are Micarta Black Paper....
found this one on ebay....pictures to follow...
Thanks for looking!
Ronnie
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03-28-2010, 09:25 PM #2Senior Member
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You do nice work Ronnie!
How long did it take you to get the blade to that finish and what method did you use on it?
The finished razor is a beauty!“If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.” (A. Einstein)
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03-28-2010, 11:17 PM #3Senior Member
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I started with greaseless compound from 80 grit up to 600. From there emery, blending bar, green, and pink bars. In all, time on refinishing 2 - 3 hours.
Originally Posted by Joed
You do nice work Ronnie! How long did it take you to get the blade to that finish and what method did you use on it?
The finished razor is a beauty!
Thanks!
Ronnie
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Thanks Ronnie. We're on the same page. When I started restoring blades CarrieM picked me up a project wedge with a great smile for $3. I had at least that into the greasekess and buffing. Every now and then she picks me up one of those. I think she is trying to keep me in the shop and out of antique stores. Originally Posted by RonnieNC
They are a real prize when finished though and your Mappin came out great!
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03-29-2010, 06:55 AM #5Senior Member
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That is a nice restoration considering the shape the razor was in before. This must be the Mappin and Webb that you posted about earlier. From what I can tell, you can get away with more issues on wedge style razors than hollow style razors. It looks like you were able to save some of the tang stamp. Were you able to do this on both sides of the razor? Great job overall, though!
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03-29-2010, 08:54 AM #6
Thats a really great job! Great work!
Thanks for sharing!
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03-29-2010, 11:30 AM #7Senior Member
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Tang stamp on both sides worked out really nice. Yes, wedge styles have more metal . Originally Posted by altshaver
Thanks!
Ronnie
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Wow, that is a pretty dramatic transformation. There is a big differnce in the before and after shots. That is one good looking razor.
Charlie
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03-29-2010, 01:29 PM #9< Banned User >
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Beautiful scales, and great job on the sanding, love the yellow spacer. Good job!!
David
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03-29-2010, 02:34 PM #10Senior Member
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Thanks Charlie! Originally Posted by spazola
You are coming to NC?
Ronnie
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