I was thinking about doing that but , for the reason you point out I was hesitant. I'd hate to do all that work then spoil it.
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I was thinking about doing that but , for the reason you point out I was hesitant. I'd hate to do all that work then spoil it.
At least you can fix it...right.
Trial n error, how ya think I figured it out.
Divine inspiration...child prodigious nature ...hand of God maybe?...:shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by outback
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Sanded, repairs requiring epoxy, file/sand repairs with 220, 600, 000 steel wool.
Wipe clean with denatured alcohol, let dry.
Mix up dye, place scales in 1qt. Ziploc bag and cover with entire contents of dye, solution. Gently mix contents, making sure all gets coated. This is the most set's I've ever done, all at once. Curious if I shouldn't have used two boxes of dye. Dunno, pretty mean stuff, definitely recommend disposable gloves. It comes with a set, but I barely get my fingers in them. Made for a woman, I presume.
Oh holy crap.! The transgenders will have one more thing to whine about.! :cry: :roflmao
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Just knocking out some blades to go with the scales I've had soaking for some time.
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I asked my son to print me a small bust of Martin Luther.Quote:
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Maybe I should have been more specific?
Finished the batch of blades n scales, from earlier.
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From left to right.
Wade & Butcher. Celebrated hollow ground.
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Reed Bros. Wedge (Sheffield)
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A. Feist & Co. (Solengin)
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Wade & Butcher. Medium Size Hollow Ground. (1/2 hollow).
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Joseph Elliot. Silver Steel. Wedge. (Sheffield)
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One I forgot..!!
Joseph Allen. NON-XLL. Barber's Rattler.
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Next batch on the bench.
Joseph Allen NON-XLL. (pictured above)
Freddy Reynolds
Luke Oats & Co.
Roberts (Stubtail)
G. Johnson
American knife Co. (Plymouth Harbor, Conn.)
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First up...the G. Johnson. Wedge...pits, rust, previous clean-up brick. :shrug:
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Nice work, Mike.
Outstanding!
