Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

That better be ice tea in that glass!

Hmmmm...........Texas Tea?

Watth where yer steppppn buthter.

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A better pic than last nights i think. I have cleaned it up a bit usi g cotton tips. My query is would this survive as is if I cleaned it up and kept it oiled when not in use?

Geek

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If you are asking if the rust might come back in that exact spot, my answer is it can, however it needs to be wet to have one of the key ingredient for rust. That can come from the air. It you wax your razor it minimizes it. When we are cleaning the old steel I doubt we ever get 100% of the old rust out. It is sneaky and it never sleeps. You can always wait and see how well it survives and deal with it if it arrises.

Should be fine, just keep it clean and lightly oiled. And completely dried before oiling.

I've got plenty with black rust in the pits, but show no signs of new (active) rust.

Originally Posted by TheGeek

A better pic than last nights i think. I have cleaned it up a bit usi g cotton tips. My query is would this survive as is if I cleaned it up and kept it oiled when not in use?

Geek

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I've noticed on some of my razors that a mild rust will eventually disappear with use.......honing, stropping, shaving, and proper oiling. I apply a generous coat of CLP brand oil when I'm through with a given razor. When that razor comes up again in rotation, I wipe off the oil with a flannel rag it gradually takes a little more of the crud off. Case in point is my John Doe no name that my family used to scrape a hog years ago. That blade is now super smooth with a beautiful gun metal patina.

You should remove any active rust from your razors before stropping on your good leather.

Rust is very abrasive and if imbedded in the leather of your strop will scratch the bevel and affect the edge. Once in your leather, you will never remove it all.

Some 000-steel wool and WD40 will get it off you razors in a few minutes.

Shop is starting to come together beautiful Tom!
Great looking wall display cases..

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Shop is starting to come together beautiful Tom!
Great looking wall display cases..

I'm willing to bet that it is such more impressive in person. I dream of the day I start getting my stuff organized. His progress makes me envious on many levels.