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Well, I got her honed up and put her to the test last night. I got a good near bbs shave that still feels slick this morning. The only thing is it was a little rough. Not as smooth as my other...

Thanks for the notes. I'll be putting her to the hones this afternoon and hopefully be shaving with her tonight. I've been sanding in small circles and finishing each level with horizontal strokes....

OK.....after many hours of work, I have something to show for it. I used a progression of sandpaper (150 through 1200 grit) and then some polishing compound and a variable speed buffer and the...

Thanks for the advice on the pads. I assume those are the ones without soap in them. I'll pick some up and give it a try.

Good Point, Stu. I checked the blade with some 1/16 rod I had and is definately overgauged. A sleeve would be appropriate here. Thanks.

Thanks for the..........(wait for it)........"Tip"! :)

Thanks, I'll do that. what would you recommend for cleaning on those scales? I don't know if light sanding would be feasible given the raised scroll work. Maybe a polishing compound of some sort?

That's about what I had thought. I'm well out in the woods when it comes to scales anyway.

Well, after about 45 mins to an hour with some 150 grit here's what I have.....

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Tfleming/Razors/Wade%20and%20Butcher%20Restoration%20Project/150grit.jpg

It...

Thanks for the heads up on that. I hadn't considered the fragility of the scrollwork. However, with a small file, some WD40 and a center punch, they came out pretty easily. The only issue was a...

I see the area that you're talking about. On first look, it appears to be just surface discoloration, however, when I put the loupe on it it does go a bit deeper. I'll get it unpinned and get some...

Thanks for the advice, Maxi. I've actually been practicing some of these skills for about a month or so. SWMBO is encouraging me by providing several razors she has found at flea markets and...

And here are a couple more close ups of the blade:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/Tfleming/Razors/Wade%20and%20Butcher%20Restoration%20Project/WB1BladeFront.jpg
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Well, it's finally time to try out this whole restoration thing. I've picked my victim...er, subject, and am ready to go. I hope you guys can provide a lot of insight and advice 'cause i'm pretty...