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  1. 10-13-2017, 10:22 PM #1
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    Seems like quite the artistic family. Any relation to the modern day Luthier?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeJay View Post
    Seems like quite the artistic family. Any relation to the modern day Luthier?
    Good question!

    A quick look through records suggests that he probably wasn't, at least not directly...

    But daaaaamn those are some gorgeous mandolins!
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    Just picked this up, a Wm Gilchrist, Jersey City No. 12. This is similar to the other No. 12 posted in this thread but has a different tang mark with the Wade & Butcher Bow. This is as found from an Indiana estate razor collector. Know Voidmonster will be pleased to see this old razor. Not sure what I will do with it yet. Just arrived today with eight others in original state. Researching all, fun stuff! Name: 687490C3-E7A3-4F32-8181-3038CC38F8A1.jpg Views: 165 Size: 23.2 KBName: 5C2F20F7-36FB-4393-B51F-9D3483301E28.jpg Views: 172 Size: 24.1 KBName: 61709135-3EC7-4825-B87F-CFF8832EFAAF.jpg Views: 163 Size: 21.7 KBName: 0C3E26BA-D7FB-41C3-8760-F7845A9842D9.jpg Views: 162 Size: 13.4 KB
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    Beautiful, Austin-I would love to see that one restored to its former glory.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad View Post
    Beautiful, Austin-I would love to see that one restored to its former glory.
    Aaron, that one is going on the work bench for sure. I can fix the tip and scales but will wrestle with the blade for sure. Hand sanding and a lot of it. Slow and easy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ajkenne View Post
    Aaron, that one is going on the work bench for sure. I can fix the tip and scales but will wrestle with the blade for sure. Hand sanding and a lot of it. Slow and easy.
    Yeah!!...baby. Lots of foreplay, and gentle stroking for that girl. Can't wait, Austin.
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    A very nice blade. That one will be a looker for sure.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
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