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

Originally Posted by Stropper

The scales are horn, neatsfoot oil will bring them back

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.

Originally Posted by rchljoey

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

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.

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

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