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03-22-2012, 06:43 AM #1Senior Member
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Cleaned up Union Razor Cutlery Co. GA
I picked this up at the flea market recently for 10 bucks. It was pretty rusty and spotted and somewhat pitted. Sadly I forgot to take before pics, but it was basically just a funky razor. Spent the last few days sanding it smooth very carefully, up to 3000 grit, then took it to work and used my handpiece and bristle brush to polish it with diamond paste, then buffed it with a cotton wheel in the handpiece until it was nice and shiny. Worked the scales over too. I think it came out nicely for my first light "restoration."
I appreciate any tips or feedback.Last edited by maddafinga; 03-22-2012 at 01:32 PM. Reason: Typos due to using phone.
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03-22-2012, 11:13 AM #2..mama I know we broke the rules...
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Looks like it came out pretty darn nice. Get'er honed and let us know how you like the shave.
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03-22-2012, 11:14 AM #3Keep the shiny side up!
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I can't give you any tips, I haven't restored anything yet, but that thing looks sweet!
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03-22-2012, 01:33 PM #4Senior Member
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Thank you! I'm sending her off today to get honed!
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03-22-2012, 05:22 PM #5Senior Member
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Nice restoration work. That one looks like a great shaver once you get her honed up.
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03-22-2012, 05:33 PM #6This is not my actual head.
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It looks like you did a really nice job with it.
Congrats!
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03-22-2012, 06:49 PM #7Member
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that is a heck of a job you did there
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03-22-2012, 07:36 PM #8Senior Member
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Thank you gentlemen. I'm pleased with it as my first attempt. I'm sending it off for honing today. Can't wait to shave with it. I'm not much if a judge, since I'm still new to this, but I'm really looking forward to it!
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03-22-2012, 07:38 PM #9Senior Member
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Very nice and shiny! I didn't know there was a cutlery in GA, will have to keep my eyes open for one of those
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03-22-2012, 08:26 PM #10Senior Member
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I'll tell you what, it certainly looks a whole lot better than my Union Cutlery razor, which coincidentially was my first resto as well. Mine sure made a sweet shaver as well, and I suspect yours will be the same. Thanks for sharing.
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