Thread: What are you working on?

Yep. I'd work on the bottom scales and bend it the other way. This way they work against each other. Good luck with the steam! And keep your fingers clear of it. Blisters are not fun.

You know, John......If you were to stick some toothpicks in-between at certain spots?
Some times you must 'overbend' a bit as it always comes back!
It would also give a chance to pour some 180 degree water in there where it would do some good. Quench it under the cold tap after pouring a few pints of hot water over.

Okay so I bought a Wade and Butcher Bow razor on eBay, pulled the scales offas I noticed what appeared to be a crack in the middle of one of them. After learning the cost of replacement I decided to try to save these scales. So here’s a before and after picture. I sanded them progressively with 350, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000 grit wet dry paper. I chose to sand them down wet as I didn’t want all the dust. I think they turned out nice, now it’s time for the buffing wheel.

Mothers mag and aluminum polish by hand does a great job as well. Looks like a great bit of repair work sir.

Toothpaste also makes a lustre finish. Not a hard polish. JMO
~Richard

Thanks guys, the next step is to ditch the lead wedge for a brass one that will really make the scapes pop in my opinion.

Originally Posted by Greybeard39

Thanks guys, the next step is to ditch the lead wedge for a brass one that will really make the scales pop in my opinion.

Personally, since you have saved the original scales, I'd use the original wedge. Now 'IF' you'd have made new scales out of say an acrylic then I'd go with the brass. Just my thought.

If you’re going to finish horn on the buffer there’s no need to sand up to such a fine grit. I usually sand to 600 before buffing. A white rouge will smooth it out and bring out an awesome shine.

I’m with Cuddarunner. I like to keep my Sheffield’s as original as possible. I like to reuse original collars when possible too. To each their own though. I’m sure brass will look good.

Been some great work in here gents. Played hell catching up on all of it. Keep it up men.

Originally Posted by Greybeard39

Thanks guys, the next step is to ditch the lead wedge for a brass one that will really make the scapes pop in my opinion.

Really nice job! You could also narrow the original wedge a bit and use brass liners around it -- looks kind of cool in my opinion.