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    Default RIP - Wade and Butcher 17/16

    I recently sold my 17/16 wade and butcher celebrated to raise funds for a custom. I'm sad to report the buyer notified me this morning the razor was destroyed in a polishing wheel accident.
    I guess I can't be too sad since it's no longer my razor, but still a shame to see a beautiful piece have to die. Unfortunately the buyer didn't get a chance to shave as the accident occurred the day after the purchase.

    Here she is in all her glory:

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    Fair thee well, ashes to ashes, rust to rust; careless man with buffer only go bust.
    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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    There are some definite benefits to hand sanding.
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    Everybody sings... ***where have all the razors gone, gone to the buffers every one. When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn?!? ***
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScienceGuy View Post
    There are some definite benefits to hand sanding.
    I fully agree. I've never felt the need to get to a mirror polish anyways so hand sanding has always been enough for me.

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    Granted, people do some amazing things with buffers around here. But I still enjoy my sandpaper

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    Here is a really good example of why you do not try and make a razor with some patina look brand new.
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    And the value of every remaining one goes up a little. Anybody seen the prices on vintage VW bugs these days? There used to be a million of those too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScienceGuy View Post
    There are some definite benefits to hand sanding.
    It helps to know what you are doing with the dremel ot the buffer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScienceGuy View Post
    There are some definite benefits to hand sanding.
    Yup, there's a lot to be said for rubbing one off.
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