Thread: Rodgers restore

Ohhhhh, nice big J.R! You going to polish it right up or satin? Either way, I'm looking forward to the finished product.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

Ohhhhh, nice big J.R! You going to polish it right up or satin? Either way, I'm looking forward to the finished product.

I think the polished spine/crocus blade is what I'll try. We'll see how I do. I'll be consulting wolfpack and 10pups along the way
Did a couple hours of low grit...

Well after a looong time at 120 grit, I went to 220 and spent some time getting the scratches out.
I also couldn't help myself use the dremel with some taped on paper in a few hard to reach areas.
Now the decision - go back to 120 to try and get those remaining pits? I honestly don't know how far I'd have to go. What would you guys do?

I personally would keep moving on. Some pits are meant to leave their mark and these look deep enough to qualify for that.

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Well after a looong time at 120 grit, I went to 220 and spent some time getting the scratches out.
I also couldn't help myself use the dremel with some taped on paper in a few hard to reach areas.
Now the decision - go back to 120 to try and get those remaining pits? I honestly don't know how far I'd have to go. What would you guys do?

Do not go after the pits,your a machinist, you have a dial indicator,measure the depth of the pits with a pinpoint tip.
You may be surprized as to how much more metal has to be removed,.002 is alot.
Learned along time ago,do not buy razors with pits,they will just cause you grief.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Do not go after the pits,your a machinist, you have a dial indicator,measure the depth of the pits with a pinpoint tip.
You may be surprized as to how much more metal has to be removed,.002 is alot.
Learned along time ago,do not buy razors with pits,they will just cause you grief.

Yeah good point - I'll see if I have a pinpoint for my indicator. And +1 on 0.002" being a lot. It's slow going!

Meh, Polish it up and hone it! It's old! A little pitting is fine with most of us. Let it be what it is. As long as it's clean, It's good.
JMO

It's decided - moving on then

Atta Boy, RoyalCake!

Originally Posted by RoyalCake

Ah thanks! Can a mod please move this?

Got it,,,

And Yes please continue