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    Default Joseph Rogers Rescale

    I got this one and it had some black bakelite scales that were in really good shape, but was alittle off balance for what I like so decided to rescale it. I guess the fact that I had some nice looking curly cocobolo lying around helped me decide to rescale. It is a 6/8 1/4 hollow Joseph Rogers & Sons. There was a couple spots of rust on the tang and some scratches on the blade, but decided to just remove the rust and leave the scratches. I couldn't get good picture of the scales to show the "curly", but it is more pronounced in person. I was actually able to save the collars which I end up ruining 9 out of 10 so was glad for that cause they go well with the razor. I used a smaller set of collars for the pivot pin that matched the larger ones. I used minwax tung oil for the finish and buffed it to a warm glow. Now if only I could instantly grow some facial hair to try this one out.

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    Looking good! Nice job with the bevel around the edge of scales!
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    Quote Originally Posted by JSmith1983 View Post
    Now if only I could instantly grow some facial hair to try this one out.
    Beard growing contest......GO! LOL

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    Nice work on those scales.
    Mastering implies there is nothing more for you to learn of something... I prefer proficient enough to not totally screw it up.

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    That looks great! Those look like they would look great on my barber's notch 6/8 Wade and Butcher that needs to be rescaled. If you have any extra lying around still or know where to get some, please PM me.

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    That's an amazing piece of Coccobolo. I thought it was bloodwood at first. Love the overall looks.

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    I had a couple sets of blanks that I wanted to use, but couldn't decide on whether to use the tighter looking grain or the looser. Either one I think would have turned out nice.

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    Nice work on the scales. No matter how long you have to wait for the facial hair to grow it will be worth it. IMHO I don't think you can beat a JR&Sons shave.
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    Nice work. I would be a happy shaver to have that straight in my rotation. : )
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    Looks great! new scales and blade! Nice work Enjoy!

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