Thread: D. Millerson & Sons broom razor.

It's the powered handpiece I use at work. Separate electric motor, variable speed controlled by a foot pedal. Extremely accurate from 0 rpm up through several thousand. I'll grab some pics in a minute. It's fantastic and sturdy but delicate. I use it probably 4 hours or so a day, so I'm very comfortable using it.

Ok, found pics.


It's like the thing a dremel wishes it could be.

Very cool! thanks for the pics!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Very cool! thanks for the pics!

The thing is really pretty awesome. I can use it to bulk grind porcelain or metal, then change bits and use it to delicately shape a .2mm porcelain margin without cracking or breaking it. Super versatile.

Dental work?

That thing looks AWESOME!

Where can you find used ones?

Hmmm, call dental labs in your area perhaps? They are awesome. You can control them by the unit or foot pedal, reverse the direction of spin, the handle twists to release the bit and lock it back. Really long throw on the pedal, so it's really controllable with a bit of practice. Super useful.

Edited to add, yeah Wullie, I make porcelain crowns and bridges.

So I finally got it completely honed last night. It was a bear to get the bevel set. I ended up using Martin's method more or less, except I used two layers of tape initially until the few tiny chips were out, then went to one and eventually got the bevel where I wanted it.

Seemed like it took forever to get the whole thing, even using marker and circles on the tougher to get areas, but I did get it fully there heel to toe. The rest was easy.

Shaved with it this morning, really nice shaver. Quiet and heavy, but just as sharp and good a shave as my union cutlerys and my Shumates. I'm planning on sticking with this one for the next couple of weeks, just to enjoy it and the history of it.

Thanks to everyone for the hints and tips on the honing.

Originally Posted by maddafinga

So I finally got it completely honed last night. It was a bear to get the bevel set. I ended up using Martin's method more or less, except I used two layers of tape initially until the few tiny chips were out, then went to one and eventually got the bevel where I wanted it.

Seemed like it took forever to get the whole thing, even using marker and circles on the tougher to get areas, but I did get it fully there heel to toe. The rest was easy.

Shaved with it this morning, really nice shaver. Quiet and heavy, but just as sharp and good a shave as my union cutlerys and my Shumates. I'm planning on sticking with this one for the next couple of weeks, just to enjoy it and the history of it.

Thanks to everyone for the hints and tips on the honing.

Really glad it worked out for you! Enjoy!

Is the diamond paste better than mothers polish?

Considerably.

But it's way expensive and I don't think you can buy it without being a dental laboratory with an account with a supplier. Unfortunately.