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    From the late 1700s....young.
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    This arrived today. So far I just sealed the label. There is a slight dish on the top side so tomorrow I'll lap it. I've been able to go from a 1k bevel to a shavable blade with a No.1 Washita. I'm looking forward to playing with this and seeing how far the edge will go.
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    Just lap the bottom.

    Nice find.

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    and the shaving brush is finished!
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    Quote Originally Posted by randydance062449 View Post
    and the shaving brush is finished!
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    Looks nice my friend :
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    Quote Originally Posted by outback View Post
    From the late 1700s....young.
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    I look forward to seeing how this restoration progresses, in particular because I assume that some strength is needed here, and filling the holes with resin on its own will not be enough.
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    Epoxy n horn dust, with a CA coating, made the repair.

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    This is after the repair. Left scale.

    You'd be surprised at what can be done with horn, and epoxy. A backer is not always needed, for strength.

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    Mike, you are a magician with horn repairs.
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    Good job, Mike
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    Think you'll be surprised, Matt.
    Try finishing with pure glycerin, instead of oil.
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