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Thread: My first restoration project

  1. 10-08-2016, 12:52 PM #1
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    Hey guys my computer took a dive on me so I finally figured out how to upload pictures from my iPhone. This is my current project before I took it apart. One of the scales was broken and had been wired back together. It's a Wade and Butcher looks like a 6/8 full wedge. It's a huge piece of steel. I'm currently getting a new set of scales made for it then I'll have to have it honed. If anyone has any recommendations for honing services I'd greatly appreciate it. Also I have a few razors that need professional help, any suggestions would also be helpful. Thanks
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    Guess it all depends on what you need done, to the other blades.
    Pics would be nice.
    There's lots of guys here that hone, so its a matter of your choice. Glen (GS SIXGUNS ) is one that comes to mind. Have heard nothing but good news for him, even though I hone and restore my own.
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    Looks liek it will be a beaut when done.
    Good luck with the restoaration and please post lots of pics
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    http://straightrazorpalace.com/class...wcat.php?cat=4
    This is the classifieds section called member services. This is where members that are honing and restoring for others hang out their shingles.

    That looks like a nice blade for a first project. A lot of steel and looks to be in pretty decent shape.
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    Yeah what they said above, and please dont forget to restore that sweet coffin style box very cool.
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    That's a nice razor and a good choice for a restoration project. Good luck, add some pictures along the way.
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    I have a bunch of razors but my favorite is a 6/8" pre 1881 Wade & Butcher 1/2 hollow. It gives the smoothest shaves of all my razors.
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    Have you ever considered honing it yourself?
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    I have never attempted to hone anything before. I've always been a little nervous about honing a blade because I figure you can ruin a blade real quick if you don't know what you're doing. I wouldn't mind learning though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Martin103 View Post
    Yeah what they said above, and please dont forget to restore that sweet coffin style box very cool.
    First time I heard about restoring the box. What would you do?
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