Thread: What are you working on?

While there are those who use these tools and use them with great caution however they are in my opinion few and far between. For when they use them, it's for a specific task and not day to day so called 'restorations'.

There will always be those who ignore sound counsel and continue onward with their ignorant and misguided self assurance that 'It Won't Every Happen To Me' way of thinking. And IF they were to be injured I seriously doubt that they would admit to it so that others could learn from their lack of wisdom and foresight.

As it has been said; "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink".

Originally Posted by cudarunner

While there are those who use these tools and use them with great caution however they are in my opinion few and far between. For when they use them, it's for a specific task and not day to day so called 'restorations'.

There will always be those who ignore sound counsel and continue onward with their ignorant and misguided self assurance that 'It Won't Every Happen To Me' way of thinking. And IF they were to be injured I seriously doubt that they would admit to it so that others could learn from their lack of wisdom and foresight.

As it has been said; "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink".

That I can agree with. Not using forsite and caution, and knowing the limitations of themselves and the tools they work with, can lead to a tragic personal accident.

How can I state this graciously?? The OP is new to restores, I know the feelings of joy and despair on restorations.
Used the dremmel many times myself when starting out. Sanding was mind numbing.
Fast forward a couple of years and not nearly a 100 restores and I humbly submit pictures of blades that need more hand sanding to properly finish. If I restore 2-3 blades over the winter I am content. That said I have plenty of shave ready pretty razors at my disposal.
Combine that with a few near misses I approach the dremmel only when absolutely necessary. I use whiteout to highlight the direction of rotation on my tool.
I hate flying razor blades.

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

Combine that with a few near misses I approach the dremmel only when absolutely necessary. I use whiteout to highlight the direction of rotation on my tool.
I hate flying razor blades.

I think that's what some of us have been trying to say to all but especially anyone who is new! Any power tool and Especially a Dremel can be Very Dangerous!

Personally I don't Have Need Want Crave or Desire a Dremel. I get some very nice work done without it.

I do use a variable speed buffer but I built it from scratch so when I'm finished I get to take a little more pride in the results.

Every time I have used my Dremel, I did so with extreme caution & if I ever show a razor I used a Dremel on, I stressed that it isn't for beginners & if you use one, make sure you know how to use it & make sure you know which way the tool is spinning or the worst thing will happen when you least expect it.
I might have never tried it but I bought Lynn's dvd quite awhile ago, I think right after I first joined & I believe he said the same thing. He uses one but he is of course a very experienced person in what he does & knows what he's talking about.
When a new member has even mentioned using one, I stressed that they not use one until they learn how to use it & if they use one, first make sure they know which way the blade is spinning & to practice on a junk blade first. I really don't recommend a new member to use one at all until they have been doing work on straight razors for some time. Actually, if one decides to do this, practice on a few junk blades first but please be very cautious. I do not want to see or hear of anyone injuring themselves because of one. No one has control over what you're doing except you! A buffer can be the same way but a Dremel is a lot worse if you do not know how to use it!!! If I'm nervous or shaking, I don't even go near either. If I'm upset at what I'm doing, I walk away from it & come back when I feel comfortable about what I'm doing. I only use one on certain razor's & have been successful but that doesn't mean the next person will. Please be careful & if you are unsure of yourself, don't even attempt it!

Get some type off magnetic razor holding block for holding razors for most bench operations...or even to buff them.
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~Richard

That's a great fixture Richard & for blades can be then demagnetized. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Cheferik

Well I've been busy at work the past week or so. I haven't had time to go to the garage and get anything done with any of my projects. I finally got out there , I had about an hour without any responsibility. I thought I was going to polish the blade and get the pinning done. Let's just say I learned a lesson today I wish I didn't learn this way! Very sad moment just happened. I had the blade nice and shiny, should have stopped but thought I could get it better. The dremel kicked and well I'll let the picture show my stupidity
Luckily I have another blue steel razor that will look good in the cocobola scales!

First Cheferik , we are glad you are safe. Second keep on trying and learning. We the community welcome you. After all are safety tips. We really want you to be successful . Its new members that try and prevail that I truly enjoy sharing with. Please take all the comments with a grain of salt (pink hymallian sea salt).
It takes a brave man to show his opps moments. I appluaud your candor . Lastly keep up the good work. I am proud of you. There is nothing that you can do, that we havent tried already, trust me, I ask myself what was I thinking. I just dont tell on myself as much nowadays.

I to dont use it for everything in razor restoring. But I do use it alot for finish polishing. I've had so many other things grabbed from my hands throughout my life when using a bench buffer, that I find myself uneased putting a razor near one. I just feel better using the dremmel.
I can control the speed, pressure, and heat. Plus get into the tight places easier. May not be the best tool of choice, but the most comfortable for "ME"

Cleaning up two left in the pinns. Shouldn't be too much hassle. Only one has a very small amount of rust at the pivot, wich will be removed with the use of a pipe cleaner, dental floss, and metal polish. The rest done with rag and metal polish. The use of a emery board, with a piece of rag wrapped on it to clean the gunk between the scales where applicable with household cleaners ( shout, works well for me).