Thread: Why did he waste his time? Scales and Razors.

They sure look great. The thing about working on hardened steel is that you can't do it with the usual tools that a common person would have in his toolbox. With pro tools, it is of course possible, but not with regular files etc.

Originally Posted by Bruno

They sure look great. The thing about working on hardened steel is that you can't do it with the usual tools that a common person would have in his toolbox. With pro tools, it is of course possible, but not with regular files etc.

I think many guys would have, or could easily get a Dremel.

Files, no. They don't work on tempered steel. But put a stone or cutting wheel you'll find at any Home Depot or Lowes sitting right next to the Dremel and off you go.

I read quite often about guys having dremels to restore razors. I didn't think it's too far out there to have one.
Then too this may be one of the Stupid Things I say. Assuming someone has a Dremel.

Originally Posted by mycarver

I think many guys would have, or could easily get a Dremel.

Files, no. They don't work on tempered steel. But put a stone or cutting wheel you'll find at any Home Depot or Lowes sitting right next to the Dremel and off you go.

I read quite often about guys having dremels to restore razors. I didn't think it's too far out there to have one.
Then too this may be one of the Stupid Things I say. Assuming someone has a Dremel.

A dremel yes. But, which kind of attachment did you use (I don't recognize the attachment shown in the picture for example) ? How did you hold the thing steady, did you use supports, did you mark the pattern first or did you freehand, how did you polish, is there a progression in tools that works best, etc. A how-to article would be very helpful to other members wanting to give this a try.