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03-11-2014, 12:46 AM #1Chasing the Edge
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Got lucky, here's the cream
of the little crop of razors i just bought as a "lot".
Bottom to top:
W/B Celebrated @ 7/8 in horn, fair to good overall.
DD Wedge @ 9/16 bone, a bit of hone wear and oxidation, but hey it's a wedge and it's in bone.
Jos. Allan BARBERS RATTLER @ 8/8 in horn, good overall.
The other three were/are junk/parts donors, but i'm pleased with my purchase yo.
Now i gotta learn to fix up horns and bones eh?Buttery Goodness is the Grail
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03-11-2014, 01:29 AM #2Senior Member
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03-11-2014, 01:35 AM #3barba crescit caput nescit
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Great catch!!! I like the W&B, it's a Celebrated I can see....
I posted late last night on the auction forum - a lot of 5 W&B's was ending in 40 minutes, was starting bid of $150.00 watched it tick down, not one bid!
As Obi Wan reminded me, those weren't the blades I was looking for...but six months ago I would have been all over them like a fat kid on a Smarty!
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03-11-2014, 01:49 AM #4Chasing the Edge
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"Smarty"
is that what they're calling 'em these days?
oh and i just got the copper "pin" out of the Rattler. Lawdy the bushing i need...
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03-11-2014, 01:56 AM #5barba crescit caput nescit
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I like the Rattler style...that will be a nice addition.
Originally Posted by WadePatton
"Smarty"
is that what they're calling 'em these days?
oh and i just got the copper "pin" out of the Rattler. Lawdy the bushing i need...
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03-11-2014, 02:18 AM #6Chasing the Edge
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If things keep going right, I'll have it honed tonight.
__uh oh__
hope i didn't jinx myself.
Anyhoo, just rushed through suppa like a 17 year old with a date. dangit!Buttery Goodness is the Grail
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03-11-2014, 03:16 AM #7Senior Member
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Nice score there Wade. Let us know how they clean up.
Phrank, by time I saw the W&B post it was already to late. Probably a good thing considering the backlog I have now as it is
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03-11-2014, 03:39 AM #8Chasing the Edge
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Scales soaked, blade cleaned up a little, and epoxy in the hole. Doubt I'll drill tonight. Man i love horn. the Rattler
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03-13-2014, 06:30 AM #9Chasing the Edge
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So I epoxied and drilled a fresh hole in the Rattler 15/16. Re-used washers on outside, none on inside, brass pin, ran it over the rocks finishing on 12k then coti and stropped on antique canvas and leather.
Whiskers really too short, but i tested it some. Then a few laps on the green stuff and POW! a super nice feeling edge on the clean up of the trim.
Really looking fwd to the full-shave tomorrow.Buttery Goodness is the Grail
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03-13-2014, 03:38 PM #10Chasing the Edge
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oh look, a bevel!
Bottom two restored, WB up top, patiently waiting.
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