Thread: My first Fleabay win....

As other have said that corrosion may be a pain. Get a good clean bevel set on that one before you put any time into it.

Originally Posted by RezDog

As other have said that corrosion may be a pain. Get a good clean bevel set on that one before you put any time into it.

My friend has just given you some Sound Counsel! There is No Reason to spend your time and materials on something that won't take an edge.

With that said, 'IF' you don't hone but would like to clean the razor up and have someone else hone for you just for the experience. Please do. I know this sounds hypocritical but what I suggest for 'clean up' would be just some Mothers Mag and Aluminum Wheel Polish or MASS or something similar. Once you get that done you 'might' see more about the damage.

'IF' you want to go to a little more cleaning, just start with some 2K 3M wet and dry and see what you have. If you want to go lower do so ever so slowly. It's much easier to go back up to remove sand scratches if you haven't put deep ones in!

Remember that not every razor needs or should have a 'Near Mirror' finish. I have done many with just a satin finish and they look great!

The scales 'look horn' but I may be wrong. If they are plastic or celluloid, give them a light sanding with some 3M 2K wet and dry then use the Mothers on them. If they are horn, while a soaking overnight in Neatsfoot Oil will do wonders and then you could sand them. It's likely that the pivot would loosen. So you could just keep applying some Neatsfoot Oil to the outside of the scales and let it soak in and then finish them. It all depends on how much you know and can do!

I 'think' it'll be a great looker and shaver! Congratulations on a nice purchase!

By the way; I've found that many places that carry 'wet and dry' sandpaper carry an inferior product compared to 3M. What they carry is meant for just sanding wood or the finishes. Working on Steel takes a Quality Wet and Dry Sandpaper.