Thread: W&B wedge and Winchester projects

I've taken the plunge... I've decided on this Winchester 5/8 as my first resto mainly because I think it's pretty cool haha! Thinking the W&B will be next... My thoughts are that the Winchester should be fairly straight forward project for the first timer, disassemble, clean up, reassemble. It seems to be in pretty good shape and I like the detail on the scales... Does un and repinning effect the value or is that taken into consideration (considered normal) on restored blades? The W&B I think I would like to try my hand at making scales as these ones obviously are not original... it's 13/16 and seems to be full wedge, pre 1890 if I'm not mistaken.. is there somewhere to look for more accurate dating on these? Also do custom scales effect value at all? I run my own construction company/ handyman service and am very familiar with most any tool so pretty confident I can pick up the necessary skills fairly quickly, am I crazy to tear these things apart myself? I paid $40/ each for these on eBay and already have most tools I would need so not really into it for alot right now... Any opinions appreciated thanks!

Oh wow! Did not even realize until just now but the Wade and Butcher had an etching on the blade: it's an eagle holding a shield and spear, with the words "Commerce Freedom & Strength United" over it... It is almost unreadable, there is probably no way to restore something like that is there? I took a bunch of pics trying to get it to show, this is the best one but Idk if anyone else can make it out...

The old W&B sez In Commerce and Strength United with banners of U.S. and England. Both are resto challenges, not shavers yet!
The Win is a thin grind. I think better to go at the Wade first as it is quite thick!

There was just a post about renewing etchings by Geezer.

Do a search for etching renewal and that will give you an idea on how to do it.

Top right corner is the search function

Originally Posted by Chevhead

There was just a post about renewing etchings by Geezer.

Do a search for etching renewal and that will give you an idea on how to do it.

Top right corner is the search function

I think he was using lapping film. I saw it too. You might pm him about it.