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  1. 05-15-2011, 05:57 PM #1
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    Default Joseph Rodgers restore with horn scales

    I won this Joseph Rodgers on eBay two weeks ago:



    After some work (no machines have been used to restore except for drilling pin holes):









    Thanks for looking
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    awesome restore! blade looks great, yet vintage.
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    beatiful simply beatiful. Congrats.
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    Now, THATS A NICE restore, sir! Good going. The scales are super! Peen-o rama, bet it's nice and tight! Thanks for sharing.
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
    I rest my case.
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    Antique razor looks like a new one. Good Job!
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    really nice job. nice lines on the scales, and great job on the blade. definitely something to be proud of.
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    That's a seriously nice looking blade. Nice job on the restore. Well done
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    Very nicely done. Congrats!
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    wow! how did you get the peens so smooth? did you buff them?
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    Quote Originally Posted by shavemybaby View Post
    wow! how did you get the peens so smooth? did you buff them?
    I first sanded them (1200 grit sandpaper) and finally I polished them with a cloth. Brass is a soft material.

    Thanks for asking!
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