8/8ths Wade & Butcher"For Barber's Use"Chopper in Red Acrylic

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Originally Posted by Stropper

The scales are horn, neatsfoot oil will bring them back

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thanks stropper, where can i get neatsfoot oil? i'd like to give it a shot before i get the acrylics mounted! 1819-1820? wow, true old school, i had no idea it was that old. :rock:

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Originally Posted by rchljoey

thanks stropper, where can i get neatsfoot oil?...snip

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You can get neatsfoot oil at Farm and Fleet/Fleet Farm, and any place that has things for the farm and horse set. You may also find it at a shoe store or a real shoe repair shop.
Have Fun!
~Richard

1. That is the original shape of the blade

2. Get pure neatsfoot oil, not the stuff from Tandy. It will say Pure on the bottle.

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Originally Posted by goodsmeagol

I'm sure it will turn out great. I'm looking forward to the photos... Thanks for the congrats! This is the first W&B I have ever held in my hands and I've got to say, I really like the weight of the blade. I can't wait to finish it for the first shave..... But i could use a little advise here. Are these blades usually curved or straight? This one has a slight curve as I received it but I have never owned one so I am not sure how it's supposed to be. Any help?

Paul

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paul, im a newb but from what ive been seeing, the "smilely" blade seems to be the majority for the w&b's. i like 'em, the weight is incredible!

rchljoey, Thanks! I'll have to look at it a while to what would be best. In the mean time, good luck with your own rebuild/refurb.

Paul