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

Here's one for the Christmas season, a W&B Chopper in red. I've been looking forward to shaving with this one. I've done the scales in a shaped red transparent acrylic. The blade needed to have the edge curve corrected as the edge was flat toward the back and had an abrupt curve at the toe. The blade took a nice edge once the bevel was set and after that it was fairly straight forward honing, compared the the wedges I've been doing lately. All the original hardware was used except the scales. Even the lead wedge was usable. I did use silver pins instead of brass. I had both but decided I wanted the silver. I'm going to be on the lookout for another "For Barber's Use" for a set, the next one will, of course, be green.

Now, that is a beautiful razor..well fitted!
Respectfully
~Richard

It's great how you were able to use the original hardware, and retain an original scale shape.

The translucent red turned into a great match of tradition+different.

Agreed... That looks great.

AHhhh!! Love it. That came out great.

'Not a fan of acrylic or red, and yet that just looks great. 'Very beautiful razor, and work to be proud of. Congrats!

nice job on the washers

Great job. Love the scales - I have an 8/8 Dorko with cherry red scales and the color is great. And a great touch with the washers as well. Very well done. Congrats.

Love that red acrylic. Looking forward to a pic with the red and green. Christmas is my favourite time of year....and this year I've asked for SRD gift certificates! Woop Woop!

Lovely razor though. Aces all the way.

Classic scale shape. Very nice.

I like the contour of the scales. Nice job.

Very nice looking razor, have to agree with everyone about the washers:tu.

That thing will scare Santa out of the chimney! lol
Very Nice.

Thats one really fine job,looks like it should be in a Christmas catalog,beautful,enjoy it
Griz

Nice job :tu..Gorgeous razor. Call it "the blade in the red dress".

Really, really nice!

Only one other refurb job has made my heart beat as fast before. Only one other refurb has made the Wow factor before yours...I think that is saying something, since I've looked at plenty of razors since joining this forum.
Saying "a job well done", is an understatement...


Mick

Very nicely done with attention to details. I especially like that they are not the everyday, run of the mill flat scales but are contoured! :tu :tu Try ruby red really adds class to the finished product as do a few other colors. Keep them coming!

nice razor i have the same on but mine has a black blade and needs new scales when its done it will be black on black razor heres a pic

Very nice work on the blade, scales & pins! Your shaping/tapering of the scales is excellent.:tu

Fine job on that big beautiful cleaver. Can't wait to see how the mate turns out.

stropper, that w&b looks Killer in red! I now know what my idea will look like, sorta. I'm going for a red & black marble acrylic handle, but the red acrylic looks so good, it put a smile on my face!:) Here's my w&b, still under construction!

That wedge should look good in red and black marble. The original scales look good enough to save, maybe for a future project.

rchljoey, I just picked up a W&B off ebay similar to yours minus the handle. I was told it's a 1810-1819 vintage. I'm including a link to the auction so you can see what shape it is in before an attempted restore. Not sure what I'll be wrapping this jewel in, wood or horn... Presently it's a shy 13/16 at the toe and a fat 12/16 at the heel. not sure where to go from here...

Paul

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

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Originally Posted by Stropper

That wedge should look good in red and black marble. The original scales look good enough to save, maybe for a future project.

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thanks Stropper. I'll definitely keep the original scales, I was gonna trash 'em, but thank you for the advice, i'll keep the scalesl and learn how to freshen them up. any idea what they're made of?

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Originally Posted by goodsmeagol

Fine job on that big beautiful cleaver. Can't wait to see how the mate turns out.

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thanks for the compliment smeagol, you aren't the only one waiting for a cleaner version! out of the other 3 SRs I've picked up, this is the most anticipated restoration and I'll definitely post pics after the job is done:D I saw a refurbished set of original scales that a forum member did on ours & it looks very classy cleaned up. congrat's on your purchase too!

Stropper, I must say that looks superb, if not original! Except I dont think they had arylic like that in those days, it's truly remarkable how perfectly you replicated the originals. Materpiece. I cant wait to see your 'set' once you have obtained and complied it! Traffic lights!

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thanks Stropper. I'll definitely keep the original scales, I was gonna trash 'em, but thank you for the advice, i'll keep the scalesl and learn how to freshen them up. any idea what they're made of?

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The scales are horn, neatsfoot oil will bring them back

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Originally Posted by Stropper

The scales are horn, neatsfoot oil will bring them back

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+1 and progressive sanding ~ say 320 -3000 grit will make them like new.

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Originally Posted by rchljoey

thanks for the compliment smeagol, you aren't the only one waiting for a cleaner version! out of the other 3 SRs I've picked up, this is the most anticipated restoration and I'll definitely post pics after the job is done:D I saw a refurbished set of original scales that a forum member did on ours & it looks very classy cleaned up. congrat's on your purchase too!

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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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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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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