Junk Store Jackpot!!

I'm really, really sorry to say that I have no way of posting pictures where I am right now, but I just HAD to tell you guys about this! (Pictures will be up late Sunday...or reeeeaaaaallly early MOnday)

I'm in Jonesville MI right now visiting family, and drove over to Allen (The Antique Capital of the World, they claim) to see if I could find some blades... Lots of gift-shop type places, but one huge old store that was basically old, priced and sorted JUNK. PERFECT.

They are going out of business, so everything was 75% off... they had a huge case of old razors. I grabbed a bunch, but there were still some restorable blades left...just had to pick my battles. I got:

1. Wade and Butcher wedge, with coffin

2. 1 Frederick Reynolds wedge, with coffin

3. 1 Wade and Butcher "Fine India Steel Razor" wedge

4. 1 Joseph Elliot silver steel wedge- absolutely massive!

5. 1 Wade & Butcher 5/8 spike point, half-hollowed

6. 1 "The Very Finest" by.. uh...I'll go unpack it and get back to you.

:D This is going to be a beautiful set of blades.

SRP rule #1) Without pics..... it didnt happen!:p

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SRP rule #1) Without pics..... it didnt happen!:p

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I'm scrambling around here trying to figure out a way to get them from my camera to the internet... I have my laptop, which has a port for my SD card...and then I have the house desktop which is the internet access point.

I'm sitting here thinking "Can I network them? Can I get the pictures on a CD and then to the internet? Can I make a USB cable out of paperclips?"

Dont feel bad, everytime I want to post a pic badly enough, I have to get my kid to do it for me!:boohoo:

+1! It sucks when theres no razor porn!:D Please post some pics:)

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SRP rule #1) Without pics..... it didnt happen!:p

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Sounds like a great find! I'm really anxious to see your score. I'll await your pics... Are they up yet? :D

We spent the day hunting and also hit a great load. Pics may be up some time tomorrow. Right now we are all exhausted. Look for our post tomorrow. :)

2 items:

1. I will be home in around 14 hours. Expect pictures then, come hell or high water. I don't care how tired I am, these blades need to be introduced to you all.

2. My grandmother brought out and gave me my great-great-grandfather's shaving mug. It's a beautiful little hand-thrown old german porcelin mug...you can faintly see the remnants of gold leaf, worn especially thin in the place he must have put his thumb....

I am SOOOO excited about all this! Pictures WILL be the next post I make!

As promised, I had JrJoeD take some pics this morning which are posted here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...tml#post416361

Looking forward to seeing you finds. I just love seeing and hearing about local finds.

I guess I'm not doing these in order. :) Here comes the str8 porn!

#6, Fletcher Hardware "The Very Best" 5/8ths

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0922.jpg

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Wade & Butcher, Sheffield England 9/16ths

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#2 Manufactured by Frederick Reynolds, Sheffield

This one is in baaaad shape, but I couldn't stand to think of it being thrown out or wrecked by someone without at least getting a chance at being usable again.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0929.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0930.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0931.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0955.jpg

Joseph Elliot Best Silver Steel, 15/16 toe, 3/4 heel

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0932.jpg

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Wade & Butcher Sheffield, 3/4

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0945.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0946.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0953.jpg

Manufactured by Wade & Butcher, Sheffield; The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor 7/8

This one has the box! Pictured with great-great grandfather Grote's shave mug! Woo-hoo! (Anyone know what India Steel is?)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0947.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0948.jpg

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http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0950.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...6/IMG_0952.jpg

That's all for now!

Good find!! They are all wedge or near wedge are can be restored. I would start with a single edge razor like the ones found in hardware stores to scrape the rust off with. From there you can either leave the pitting 9Except at the edge) and polish or start the hand sanding. If you sand them it will be a true test of your patience. Other option would be to spend more on them and send them to someone for a restore. Good luck and please keep us abreast of your progress on them. :)

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I would start with a single edge razor like the ones found in hardware stores to scrape the rust off with.

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Thanks for this- I was wondering how one could get the surface rust off without sanding, since I want to leave the patina on three of those wedges, if possible... that Reynolds is being sanded, most certainly....

I'll keep you posted!

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Thanks for this- I was wondering how one could get the surface rust off without sanding, since I want to leave the patina on three of those wedges, if possible... that Reynolds is being sanded, most certainly....

I'll keep you posted!

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If you have a Dremel (or any rotary) then the wire brush attachment is great for taking off rust. Just wear eye protection and be cautious about the direction the brush is spinning when you approach the edge.