Thread: Shumate Barber, W&B Special

Wd-40. I'll try that, thanks. So if I understand correctly, one dry pass with the grit, and on the second pass before moving to the next grit, wd-40 as a lubricating agent.

I'm out of razors currently. I bought a couple at the beginning of the summer (I'm a teacher, so I have a little bit of time to play with), so when I get home in the fall, I'll pick up some more to work on.

The scale finish is Minwax Early American (I like the agent in it which soaks into the grain), and I figured because of the tight grain on the maple I'd burnish a couple coats of Tung Oil for the sealant. Both razors are done this way.

I'd really like to get into using a bunch of different materials for scales and finishes, but a little at a time. Living in a condo downtown Toronto doesnt allow me to have oodles of space for a shop. One day.....

Maxi

Originally Posted by Maxi

Wd-40. I'll try that, thanks. So if I understand correctly, one dry pass with the grit, and on the second pass before moving to the next grit, wd-40 as a lubricating agent.

Yes you have it exactly,

Keep up the good work !!!!