Thread: Need Help with W&B Restoration...

Hi,
I'm new at this and the work I've done comes from Lynn's video. This is a Wade and Butcher "United States Razor" about 5.5" from toe to tang. There was no major rust on this blade, just some black, I would assume this is tarnish, not sure if I'm right there. Anyway, I used some Flitz and some dremel felt pads and got it pretty clear, but there are still some dark black patches, especially on the back of the blade by the barber's notch which you can see by the before and after pictures. The only area that concerns me is the pivot in betweent he tang and monkey tail, where its hard to get in there to clean. So my next thought was removing the blade. Now I ordered Bill's CD, but for a person that doesn't have much free time, I actually have a bit this weekend. I have a drill press and would like to get started so here are my questions:

1. Is it NECESSARY to remove the blade to get the best cleaning possible (obviously worried, don't want corrosion to spread)?

2. How far do you drill in? It seems from posts you dont go all the way through and use a 1/16 drill bit.

3. If I do remove the blade can I buy the pins in my local hardware store?

4. To remove the black on the blade (polished removed some) will I have to use sandpaper or keep polishing?

5. I looked for stickys but don't see any. Any good threads on restoration I can follow?

6. List of materials to buy.

Sorry for the loaded question and thanks in advance.

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