Wade & Butcher 'For Barbers Use' 8/8 rescale

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11-09-2011, 08:42 PM
Dimitry

Wade & Butcher 'For Barbers Use' 8/8 rescale

A member here from SRP called 'Snuff' asked me to do a rescale on his Wade & Butcher he got from a friend. I agreed and payed him a visit (he doesn't live far from me). Very nice guy.

Made new horn scales and kept the lead wedge and original stacked washers.

Before

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/7206/p1010349h.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4026/p1010350fu.jpg

Now

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/2442/img1068k.jpg
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/4033/img1069uy.jpg
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/6745/img1070h.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/7117/img1073fr.jpg

I hope you like it Ron ;)
So what do you guys think?
Feel free to give me some comments.
11-09-2011, 08:55 PM
Durhampiper

Hubba hubba!:tu
11-09-2011, 09:05 PM
paco664

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitry

I hope you like it Ron ;)
So what do you guys think?
Feel free to give me some comments.

A... i love it
B.... absolutely gorgeous... stunning craftsmanship... better than new...
C.... breathtaking work.... proud to own it.... would love to have one just like it...
11-09-2011, 09:21 PM
hamilton946

:D In a word, breathtaking!
11-09-2011, 11:32 PM
whavens

It is stunning. I have several W&B's, but no 8/8's. I would love to own a razor like that.
11-09-2011, 11:33 PM
sharptonn

Nice work, keeping it correct in dimensions and kudos for saving the collars and wedge. The way it should be!
11-10-2011, 02:43 AM
TwistedOak

I love the way you made those stacked washer look. Did you sand them down to round them off or is that from the peening process?
11-10-2011, 02:49 AM
sharptonn

If I may, the "stacked washers" are one pieced brass stampings created eons ago buy a guy sitting and stamping washers betweeen two dies. There also is a supporting washer underneath, of softer composition. I believe it is leather, or thick fabric. Triple stacked washers emulate the work, but these are authentic, I think? I like them too!
11-10-2011, 04:17 AM
Dunc

Nice job, probably didn't look that good when it was new.
11-10-2011, 04:49 AM
Maximilian

Clean, elegant, stylish and well executed.
11-10-2011, 05:01 AM
Dimitry

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If I may, the "stacked washers" are one pieced brass stampings created eons ago buy a guy sitting and stamping washers betweeen two dies. There also is a supporting washer underneath, of softer composition. I believe it is leather, or thick fabric. Triple stacked washers emulate the work, but these are authentic, I think? I like them too!

Indeed these 'stacked' washers (couldn't give it another name...) are a one piece brass stamping. It's supported by a little thick washer in another metal (not brass).
These are indeed authentic.
11-10-2011, 05:09 AM
eTom

Very well done.
I like it
11-10-2011, 06:02 AM
Snuff

You hope I like it? Are you kidding? When can I come and get it? Like I said before for someone who is just starting to restore razors you're doing a incredible job! When I showed some of the work you've done to the guys in the Belgian shaving club they all agreed on that, we do hope that you join us next time we meet. O and I have enough razors to keep you busy for a while ;-) Going to hone this one up and take for a test ride tomorrow. Thanks Dimitri
11-10-2011, 08:17 AM
onimaru55

Beautiful reproduction of the scales & all over great job. Looks like a nice straight razor too.
11-10-2011, 10:54 AM
Maxi

I think that looks really nice. You did a great job using new materials and retaining the curves and bevels of the old style. Really well done.
11-10-2011, 11:51 AM
diyguy

Stack it, man!! Love them stacked washers. Great work.
11-10-2011, 01:38 PM
TwistedOak

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharptonn

If I may, the "stacked washers" are one pieced brass stampings created eons ago buy a guy sitting and stamping washers betweeen two dies. There also is a supporting washer underneath, of softer composition. I believe it is leather, or thick fabric. Triple stacked washers emulate the work, but these are authentic, I think? I like them too!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitry

Indeed these 'stacked' washers (couldn't give it another name...) are a one piece brass stamping. It's supported by a little thick washer in another metal (not brass).
These are indeed authentic.

ah, thanks for the lesson.
11-10-2011, 05:57 PM
jdto

I think that's the perfect way to rescale a W&B. Make it look like the original.
11-10-2011, 08:48 PM
Snuff

Just returned from Dimitry, the razor looks even better then on the pictures. Very happy with the result! Time for mr. W&B to meet Ms. La Dressante
11-10-2011, 10:09 PM
Catrentshaving

Great work keeping it so close to the original look. Well done sir!
11-11-2011, 02:37 AM
JohnnyHoodoo

Love it.I wish it was mine.