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04-04-2010, 12:10 AM #1Senior Member
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2nd attempt
at a restore, but as you can see I'm still learning from mistakes.
Had to reshape heel for the corrosion was excessive. Also you must realize I am only using a table saw with grinding wheels and a buffing motor with 6" wheels and dremel accessories.
Have not made scales yet as I am practicing on some soft ceder wood before trying a more common wood or acylic.
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04-04-2010, 12:12 AM #2Senior Member
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Nice work keep it going. gl
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Very nice, that is a great save.
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04-04-2010, 02:04 AM #4The Shell Whisperer
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You did well my friend. It's sometimes difficult to find that middle road and remove as much as one possibly can but still leaving as much as the original stamping and grind. It takes a good eye and common sense.
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04-04-2010, 02:06 AM #5Scale Maniac
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Steve, I would have called that blade trashed! Awesome save!
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I think I took a bit too much though, but thanks for the encouragement
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Paco I have passed up a LOT of blades that looked like that one thinking there is NO CHANCE it would ever look good again. You have proven me wrong sir. You may not be entirely thrilled with the work you have done here but I am just in awe of it.. THE blade looks fantastic and it is great to see that you did it with minimal tools as well. Keep up the great work and you have definitely made me rethink some blades I have passed up.
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Huh! In the highly unlikely event that I ever bring a blade in that condition back from the dead, I'll be like a dog with two tails. You should take a great deal of pride in that job, Paco.
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04-08-2010, 02:07 PM #9aka shooter74743
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I couldn't have said better myself, I wouldn't have even considered that blade. VERY nice save!! Originally Posted by BKratchmer
Southeastern Oklahoma/Northeastern Texas helper. Please don't hesitate to contact me.
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04-21-2010, 10:38 PM #10Senior Member
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Finally made scales
Finally got a set of scales to come out somewhat good. Put them on that rusty one in this thread.
[QUOTE=paco;572529]at a restore, but as you can see I'm still learning from mistakes.
Had to reshape heel for the corrosion was excessive. Also you must realize I am only using a table saw with grinding wheels and a buffing motor with 6" wheels and dremel accessories.
Have not made scales yet as I am practicing on some soft ceder wood before trying a more common wood or acylic.
All comments welcome especially constructive criticism.Consider where you will spend ETERNITY !!!!!!
Growing Old is a necessity; Growing Up is Not !
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