Thread: Step by step restore of a Wostenholm for a member

I think that you have chosen 'wisely' by starting high and seeing what it did and then drop down as needed. Yes you waste some paper, time and energy but I find that in the long run, you don't have to remove heavy sand scratches.

Nice Thread, I'm glad I decided to join in!

I knew the compound was not going to accomplish much, just wanted to see if it would do anything. I think it did nothing because it is aluminum oxide, therefor softer than steel.
I also knew 800, even 600 were not going to be enough. I wanted to demonstrate though how one should approach a new project, the least intrusive first, then stronger if needed. It only wastes one square of sp, so no big deal.

No work on the blade, taking advantage of the beautiful weather while I can. I did however receive a surprise today. Last week I won an auction. It was a common-type blade but in good shape, a cheap.
It arrived today with a coffin case I was not aware of. Guess what the box is for....

It is not in the greatest of shape, but is a cool period correct box. Not sure if the owner has one already. If not...he does now.

Nice Score! The Shaving Gods are looking on you favorably!

Thats awesome man thanks so much!

Quick update,
Contacted Masecraft and sent a pic of the restore. Told Phil I needed a real blonde horn. Said he had some. Waiting now for delivery.

Wow, this is a fun thread, can't wait for the next episode...

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dont know if you all saw my posts about a cork drum sander, but the feedback didt totally deter me from giving it a go. So here is the setup:

A reversible drill with a cork mandrel on a 7" piece of a 1/8 drill bit. Double sticky back tape, and sp on that.
A crude mount to the table with a clamp, and another clamp to hold down the adjudtable speed trigger.

I tried it out first on a broken blade I had. Got such great results, I am going to put it to use on my Beckher Tonsorius, (Becker is a family name)

When last we saw her.this was after about an hour of hand sanding.
Lowest grit was 400.

And now after about 10 minutes at 600 on the Souschefdrum-o-matic

Very important to not let the metal heat up. Use a slow speed and not much pressure.
I keep my finger on the the other side of the blade.

And remember safety first!
Make sure the rotation of the drum is from the spine to the bevel edge!