I was wondering if any off you top men can give me some advice.....
I have just bought a very tired SS Dagger with a badly chipped handle and it is very dull since it was covered in laquer and I removed it. The Eagle and SS button are perfect but I want to restore the handle.
I was trained as a cabinet maker and have had experience off restoring furniture. I can fill and sand and shape wood. I want to use the right products to create a smooth ebony black finish. What do I use? I do not think its right to use mahogany wood filler as I then need to stain it black then try and blacken the whole handle. Can you just Buff the wood after using wire wool? I do not know but could someone who has restored a dagger give me some information? any advice on cleaning a dull marked blade? or re finishing a scabbard? I am also looking for a single missing screw and the lower ball is dented but could live with it. However if someone has a spare one for sale I would be interested.
I paid very little for this dagger and want to bring it back to life.
Thanks in advance and any advice is appreciated. I would also consider sending it to a good restorer in the UK or US if you can reccomend one for me.
Thanks
Mike
I have just bought a very tired SS Dagger with a badly chipped handle and it is very dull since it was covered in laquer and I removed it. The Eagle and SS button are perfect but I want to restore the handle.
I was trained as a cabinet maker and have had experience off restoring furniture. I can fill and sand and shape wood. I want to use the right products to create a smooth ebony black finish. What do I use? I do not think its right to use mahogany wood filler as I then need to stain it black then try and blacken the whole handle. Can you just Buff the wood after using wire wool? I do not know but could someone who has restored a dagger give me some information? any advice on cleaning a dull marked blade? or re finishing a scabbard? I am also looking for a single missing screw and the lower ball is dented but could live with it. However if someone has a spare one for sale I would be interested.
I paid very little for this dagger and want to bring it back to life.
Thanks in advance and any advice is appreciated. I would also consider sending it to a good restorer in the UK or US if you can reccomend one for me.
Thanks
Mike
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