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    Default Finally finished the w.g. wilton monster!!!

    I finally finished my W.G. Wilton 9/8 chopper. All I use is Mothers Polish on the blade to avoid removing what's left of the etching. It's set in translucent Buffalo scales with a brass wedge that ended up looking more like a spacer to keep the weight up on the rear end. Then to top it off I used solid bullseye collars again to keep the weight up on the rear end.

    It has a smooth operation that I was never able to get real stiff how I like them but it centers about as good as it's going to get with those wonky grinds.

    I was also asked for a shave report so I'll post that as soon as possible.



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    Nice looking razor! I like the brass look.
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    Good job

    I like the patina.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markbignosekelly View Post
    Good job

    I like the patina.

    I also agree with leaving it with the patina. Nice looking razor.


    Mike
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    Very nice work.
    I'm a big fan of having a nice patina on a 150+ yr. old razor.
    Congratulations and enjoy!

    Pete <:-}
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    Whadda beast!

    I can never get those old things to work right with the blade spacers. Take them out and all tightens-up and closes better! JMO
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    Looks great! I also like the patina on it. The blade reminds me of some of the E.L. & Co. razors I've seen. Very cool.
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    Greta work. Beautiful razor

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    +1 to the above.
    Great job keeping the age.
    I too go inner washer less on the big old Brits for the same reason. I can't get them snug to my liking with them installed.
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