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06-04-2011, 06:46 PM #1..mama I know we broke the rules...
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W&B "Special" in Purpleheart
This is one of mine, that needed a bit more special attention. Back at the cottage, I was able to pull it apart and get in the shop for a bit.
Hand sanded to 2500, and buffed with red rouge and fabulustre.
For the scales, I tried the heat gun as suggested by our very own gssixgun. Many thanks G. It was way easier to control the outcome....although I found that once the wood starts to turn colour....it goes quick! Put a tung oil finish on it, and then buffed with a bees/orange wax compound.
Finshed off with Nickel silver rod and brass washers. I am exited for this to return to my rotation.
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06-04-2011, 09:06 PM #2Senior Member
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Nice Lines! Very cool.
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06-05-2011, 06:27 PM #3Real Live Barber
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I also have a W&B Special, and it is my smoothest shaver, granted, mine doesn't look nearly as nice as yours. Great job, and enjoy those buttery smooth shaves.
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06-05-2011, 09:59 PM #4Str8 & Loving It
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Wowww Maxi,
That's a beautiful and "Special" razor. Well done
PS: I have a Special W&B that Glen did for me, and I love it.. Fabulous shavers
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06-06-2011, 02:18 AM #5Senior Member
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Sweet. Got a huge soft spot for W & Bs.
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06-06-2011, 09:26 AM #6Member
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Maxi, another great restore. Sensational. +1 with the W & B soft spot.
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06-08-2011, 02:53 AM #7Poor Fit
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Great fit for that blade. Nice work.
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06-11-2011, 07:58 PM #8Senior Member
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WOW!!!
Nice work. I really like the lines.. Beautiful..
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06-11-2011, 08:45 PM #9Senior Member
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Well done Nathan. Forget Buying Scales, looks like you have a nack for making them.
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06-11-2011, 11:26 PM #10Senior Member
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Nice job bringing out the rich color of the wood. Nice pin job also.
Glenn
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