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Hey guys,
Just joined. I was wondering if you have to start with the Norton 4k/8k? It is kind of expensive, and I wonder if there is anything cheaper that I could buy?
Also,
Will a 0000 Steel Wool pad suffice for removing rust?
Thanks for the help.
-Noah
Hey Baboon from Germany,
It depends what you are doing. If you are restoring a blade from ebay the best value for money is probably the Norton. If you are just maintaining an already shaving razor you could get a barber hone or pasted strop for much less.
I tried steel wool on razors but it's a pain in the butt and didn't really work for me. Wet/dry sandpaper starting at 600 give or take depending on how bad the stain/rust/pitting is is just as cheap and more affective. Have a look through the restoration for more info on sanding and restoring blades.
Cheers,
David.
Am I right in thinking that Japanese waterstones are cheaper than the Norton? Thought I read that somewhere...
James.
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Originally Posted by germanbaboon
For removing light rust and staining, I just use MAAS polish and a Dremmel with felt wheels. I have a couple of razors that might need more than this but they are still on my project bench and this is still where I will start.
For sharpening I use Sun Tiger brand slip stones from here:
http://www.w-u.com/wucatresults.htm?snum=26375
They are slower than a Norton but do work well.
You bet!!! Have one of the members hone it for you.....hahahahaha
Have fun.
Lynn
The Norton is our workhorse and a very good tool for a learner, but Wildtim's recomendations are an interesting and very inexpnesive alternative. If you have some experience with sharpening knives and such I'd say you stand a good chance of making them work for you.
Another option is an abrasive pasted paddle strop, but there will come a point in the life of every edge when it needs a hone. This is around six months for the average razor and beard.
If you want to take Lynn's advice, PM me. I can get it started for you. :)
X
Anyone have good experiences with those Sun Tiger hones?
I've used them but they're slow. Other than that, they've done the trick for me. There are a few threads on them.
Tonys Thuringens are good value for money for a finishing hone. Just did another razor of ebay with a Kimberly then the Thuringen, no more that 6 on the kimberly followed by 10 on the thuringen and hey presto, Shave ready.
PuFF
Whats a Kimberly?
A rougher, faster-cutting barber's hone, available from Tilly's (redtrader99) e-bay store.Quote:
Originally Posted by lamshear
beat me to it :)
PuFF
Thanks guys! So much to learn but I'm learnin lots!!
Noah,
I carry the Nortons and the Belgians and for those who want to get in cheap but with quality, try a coticule bout for $55. They're long enough for straight razors and are an excellent grade coticule. I sell a lot of them to luthiers who use them on their little knives, gouges, and chisels. The bout is irregularly shaped because the belgians run a family quarry and don't throw away gradable stone just because it doesn't fit a rectangular form factor. It's also a cool conversation piece to have on your bench.