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  1. 08-11-2010, 04:29 AM #1
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    Default W&B Celebrated 7/8 Vintage Restore

    This is another Vintage Restore coming off the bench for Olafurson
    This the W&B Celebrated American Razor, I actually tried to keep the frosted American Eagle by running it though the tumblers for a week, but that Frosted etch came right off and the the razor still wasn't clean...

    So I ran this one from bottom to top on the buffers, and came out with a near perfect mirror, just like when she left the factory...
    The scales were in OK shape, and just need so serious cleaning, and a bit of polishing so Greg decided we should keep these on...
    I had to repair a half crack on at the wedge. but down there it will not be a problem... I went with the stacked washers and silver pins that I like on these old Sheffielders... This one should hone right up as there was no bad wear on her at all..

    And again the razor even though it is a 7/8 near wedge balances to the tang from Wade & Butcher,,,, hmmmmm maybe there is something to this balance stuff...

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  2. 08-11-2010, 04:49 AM #2
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    What a fine tribute, this razor comes full circle.
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  4. 08-11-2010, 04:58 AM #3
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    Little Leo is such a lucky guy. He just doesn't know it yet. Great revival G. Looks like new and darn your pics look better and better!

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  6. 08-11-2010, 05:56 AM #4
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    beautiful razor, beautiful original scales (but I miss the etch).
    Thanks for sharing this very good pictures.
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  8. 08-11-2010, 07:52 AM #5
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    Sweet!

    I really like that it kept the original scales as well. I love the big W&B's, they look awesome..!

    Thats great work Glen!
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  10. 08-11-2010, 12:00 PM #6
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    Another homerun! Leo's getting some good stuff lately!
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    Gorgeous restore, Glen. Thank you!!!
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    Great looking restore Glen. Congrats to the owner, it's a gem!
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    I agree with Max; your picture compositions and lighting are better in the past restores I've seen.

    As always, great job on the razor. It's nice to see the old sheffields suited up and put back into full rotation.
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    Thank you all for the compliments on the razor... But an extra TY to Claytor and Mad Max for the compliments of the Pics... I think I am finally getting a bit closer.. Max gave me some lighting hints and IIRC it was Brad that told me to drop the ISO setting...
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