Shaving - Bridge of Weir

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Manufacturing Process

1. Raw Material

10. Surface Coating

11. Finishes & Patina

13. Final Inspection

Bridge of Weir, Shaving, mechanical shaving machine

Bridge of Weir, Shaving, detail of hides awaiting the shaving process

> Shaving

The hides are mechanically shaved to give a uniform substance.