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  1. 02-02-2012, 11:56 PM #1
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    Default 1st Attempt at a basic restoration

    I had a Hartford Cutlery Extra Hollow Ground 20 that had a little rust, pitting, and staining/patina as well as a chip in the blade. The handle is in pretty good condition so I worked around it and didn't touch it. I did all the sanding by hand. I started taking pictures after I had already started some of the work. I still need to either hone it or get it honed. What do you think?

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  2. 02-03-2012, 12:19 AM #2
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    Looks good to me.
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  3. 02-03-2012, 12:25 AM #3
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    Beautiful job !!
    Thank you for sharing it.
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  4. 02-03-2012, 01:14 AM #4
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    Nice!! Looks like it'll be a great shaver!!
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    Excellent restore. Looks really well done.
    Nice work getting rid of the chip. You should be proud of this.

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  6. 02-03-2012, 01:54 AM #6
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    I think it looks great. I also think it's ready to hone!
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  7. 02-05-2012, 10:21 PM #7
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    That is a first rate job of work. Congratulations! Many of that era razors are really pleasant shavers!
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    Looks great. Definitely something to be proud of.

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  9. 02-06-2012, 03:16 PM #9
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    Looks great! Do you have a buffer or did you hand sand? Please explain what you did!
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  10. 02-06-2012, 04:40 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by vvti713 View Post
    Looks great! Do you have a buffer or did you hand sand? Please explain what you did!
    There was no buffer, just a lot of hand sanding starting at 320 grit w/d up to 2000 grit w/d.
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