Thread: Air-Brush Sandblaster

Originally Posted by oldblades

Here is a link to a post that I did sometime ago. I have done some other razors this way with different media and the results vary, some good some bad.
Start with a straight that is in good shape is the key.
Hope this helps.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ing-razor.html


V/R
Tim

I agree. The condition its in would determine my course of action. I've only worked on a couple though so take my opinion for just that.... an opinion.

Welcome and good luck.

Originally Posted by Euclid440

WD40 and fine steel wool will remove most all rust in just a few minutes. Sandpaper and a buffer get the rest. I have used chemical rust removers like Evaprorust with some success.

That's cool -- I was unaware that reasonable surface rust can potentially be easily removed. I'll just have to experiment so I can develop a visual range for identifying the good from the bad.

Originally Posted by JoeLowett

I don't think this would work well since blasting causes pits and craters in the surface. Also the most important part of restoring is preserving the original lines of the razor which would be eroded and dulled by sand blasting.

I wondered about the effects. I assumed from the lack of blasting posts there's a reason why it's not a popular method.

Originally Posted by oldblades

Here is a link to a post that I did sometime ago. I have done some other razors this way with different media and the results vary, some good some bad.
Start with a straight that is in good shape is the key.
Hope this helps.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...ing-razor.html

That's super slick! I didn't think to search bead blasting. I guess the art-form can be broken into restoration that leads to a shave-ready setup, and restoration that leads to a shelved collection. I know blasting is a lot of fun when the setup works..ha

Originally Posted by rplunk43

Welcome and good luck.

Thanks!

Thank you all for your responses!