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    Default First restoration - W&B Barbers use

    I picked up a pretty beat 8/8 Wade and Butcher Barbers use razor on eBay a little while ago. The scales were pretty grimy (couldn't even tell the wedge was metal) but the blade wasn't too bad. When I got the chance I unpinned the scales, filled some cracks, sanded and polished them and took off all the rust and polished the blade.

    Here's unfortunately the only before pics I have:
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    I really enjoyed the process and can't wait to start another project.

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    Very nice. I am trying to build up the nerve to buy on eBay and try to clean one up.

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    Nice work on a nice old razor. Congrats

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    WOW! Same scales? Awesome work. What did you fill the cracks with and how did you finish them? Amazing job. Totally original. Sweet!
    "Don't be stubborn. You are missing out".
    I rest my case.

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    Man that thing turned out great. I am a big fan of the old W&B's.

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    Thanks! I filled the cracks with CA glue and went through the grits of sandpaper on the scales, finishing up with micromesh 3200-12000. I need to get some neatsfoot oil to finish them up though. The micromesh is really great for a deep mirror finish as long as you get all the scratches out with previous sandings.

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    Lookin' Good!

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    Smart clean up and repair on that razor. Nice work!

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    Where can I purchase micromesh in Greenville,NC ?

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    fantastic job!

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