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I'm really proud of this new one... It is in excellent condition. I may use some mild steel wool and Blue Magic to clean up the stains on the tang. Or I may not. The scales appear to be black horn (I'm no expert) and are in great shape too. The edge needs a touch up on the hones but is otherwise good. Can't wait to shave ith this one.
I have one too, they seem to shave well and hone well. Yours looks like it is without any issues and should provide for some excellent shaves.
nice shavers I have 2
1 has a Bow stamp only on the tang & is definately horn
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and the other has the same etch and tapered blade like yours & I think it may be Bakelite scales awaiting restore
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That is an exceptional example. They are quite a nice razor.
Hell Dave, you're getting to be a regular now! You've got it........................you have R.A.D.
A W&B Bow was my very first straight I ever won on the bay!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...ml#post1457582
I know... I'm really trying to avoid the eboy. :D
It's too late Dave.............once ya got it, you never get over it. It's a terminal disease..........:wQuote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
You're doing good though. it looks like you're doing your homework & know what to look for!
It's true. I stayed away for over two months and then decided to have a little look see at what was selling, it never hurts to look right?, and in ten days I had bought five razors. Yeesh.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
Besides Steve, aquiring another nice W&B doesn't indicate a problem, it's just common sense right?Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
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Yep, I've done much reading here on SRP to learn what to look for... This forum and the folks here are a great resource for all things SR.Quote:
Originally Posted by engine46
Yep & if you just want to replace one pin, I'd be glad to send you some washers & pinning material. I have plenty of washers & 1/16 brass rod but i'm waiting on some nickel rod right now. You need a little tapping hammer which you can get at Harbor Freight for I think for $5 & a small anvil which I have a piece of 1' square keyway stock or if you have a vise, you can use the anvil part on it or like I also have is a short piece of RR track for an anvil. The hammer at Harbor Freight is a watchmakers hammer i think. Here's the hammer at Harbor Freight ☛Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
http://www.harborfreight.com/watchma...ads-99895.html
Thanks Steve, but I allready have the materials and tools to re-pin. I made the scales for this inexspensive razor and I think it turned out quite nice. I'm not sure if I want to try that on the Duck though. I hear the scales are very easy to crack or break....
Wow that's good Dave!!! That's great you already have the tools! You wanna be very careful on those duck scales. They can break easy!Quote:
Originally Posted by ChopperDave
I have some flush cutters for removing pins but you still have to be very careful with those. I usually grind the head down on a pin if I'm not trying to save it, then I use the flush cutters & it will pop the washer off easily & then you can cut the remainder of the pin off & easily tap it out. If they won't tap out easily, I will cut the other side with the flush cutters. I have different techniques I use. I sometimes will drill the pin out. When using the flush cutters, I also use some masking tape on the scales so I don't scratch them up or put marks on them.
I really like my WB Bow. A sweet blade.
IIRC, they made them from 1830 to 1919. Most went to Africa and SE Asia.
Mine had broken vulcanite scales so I got to put some wood on it.
