My first restore. W&B Sheffield 4/8

**Logistics** · 07-25-2009, 11:18 PM

This is my first.

Go easy on me. All input is welcomed.

Razor: Wade & Butcher Sheffield 4/8
Cleaned with a trimmed acid brush and Dawn dish soap. This removed a lot of the black before getting started.
I used a dremel with the abrasive buff wheels. Progression from tan (coarse) to purple (fine) using the lowest speed possible. This is the same method VeeDubb65 used.
Polished with Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound (Green).

In the before picture the W&B is the bottom. Sorry, I forgot to take a pic of it by itself before getting started.

**Maximilian** · 07-26-2009, 03:14 AM

You did very very well for your first blade restore.

**spazola** · 07-26-2009, 06:39 PM

The razor cleaned up very well, it looks great. Now you have to sharpen and shave with it. There is something very satisfying about shaving with your first restore.

Good job.

Charlie

**Garry** · 07-27-2009, 03:00 PM

Nice work Travis .. nice work indeed ..

Garry

**Pabster** · 07-29-2009, 01:54 AM

Nice Job. I am now inspired to take on a restoration project!

Pabster

**CoReY87** · 07-31-2009, 09:05 PM

you did good for you first restore blade

**Logistics** · 08-01-2009, 08:38 AM

Here she is with scales. I thought these scales would look good on her.

Yes, there is some stains. I'm happy with the results and I might in the future try to remove them. However, the sanding didn't seem to remove it very easily.

Also, can anyone tell me what they think the grind is? It appears to be ¼ or ½ hollow.

Scales: Dovo stainless steel - satin finish. Sold with hole pre-drilled.
Pin: Micro Fasteners

As always, input is always welcome.

**sapito318** · 08-03-2009, 06:27 PM

I have been using the same buffing wheels for a W&B restore. Couple of questions for ya':

How much pressure did you use on each of the wheels?
After the Purple (380 grit) where did you go? Buffing wheels, higher grit sandpaper, etc...?
How long did the wheels last you?

Excellent restore, BTW.

**Logistics** · 08-03-2009, 06:34 PM

For each of the wheels I used minimal pressure. Just enough to feel a slight tension and I can see the change.
When I using the tan wheel it wasn't removing any of the stains thus there was no reason to apply more pressure and I simply moved up in progression to gray then purple.

For the buffing wheel, I didn't use one. I wasn't after the polished appearance for my first restore. I simply added the polishing compound and rubbed it in by hand and it gave it a nice enough look.

However, I was told that if I used the buffing wheel it would have polished up nicely and most likely removed the stains.

Originally Posted by sapito318

I have been using the same buffing wheels for a W&B restore. Couple of questions for ya':

How much pressure did you use on each of the wheels?
After the Purple (380 grit) where did you go? Buffing wheels, higher grit sandpaper, etc...?
How long did the wheels last you?

Excellent restore, BTW.

**sapito318** · 08-03-2009, 06:36 PM

How much time did you spend on each wheel?

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