Here are some pics of my first attempt to clean up and restore a str8.
I forgot to take a before shot but it was in about the same condition as this one.
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After some hand sanding, then buffing, using a bit attached to a drill, and then a metal polish this is the result.
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Now to start on making a set of scales.
Cheers,
Lynchy