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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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  12. 08-12-2010, 02:57 AM #7
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    This restore looks good enough to shave with haha ... bummer about the etching.

    I am assuming that was just some surface rust along the bevel there and not too serious.

    Also, I'm glad to see the 'balance pic' is back in the rotation.
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  14. 08-13-2010, 02:14 AM #8
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    Excellent G. Always love the original restos
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