Thread: Getting the rust in the jimps?!?!

Yea, rotary tool are or can be dangerous and every one that has used one on a razor for any length of time… has a horror story.

The spiral nylon wheels do not grab like a wire wheel. They curve away from the work surface, which is why they work so well, should the wheel get stuck, it just breaks off.

Where you have to be careful, is near the edge, always keep the rotation of the wheel in mind, and wear safety glasses.

SS brush on a Dremel works perfect.

I use the stainless brush too. Yes, a dremel can be a dangerous tool...but so can your automobile if you don't use it properly or let your attention go somewhere else for a second. Stay on task and it will only take seconds.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I use the stainless brush too. Yes, a dremel can be a dangerous tool...but so can your automobile if you don't use it properly or let your attention go somewhere else for a second. Stay on task and it will only take seconds.

I tend to agree...not to mention with inattention a straight razor can be quite dangerous as well! Do not use the dremel in a manner that the rotation is inward toward an edge (meaning any edge, not just the cutting edge) and it fairly is benign.

+2 Dremmel low speed. Steel Wool attachment I call it. If you get nervous near the scales angle the wheel to use just the edge. think 45 angle. WD-40 in between scales and a toothpick fix me right up. Real overkill sandpaper wrapped toothpick.

To help keep me and my razors safe while using a Dremel I use a foot pedal. It gives me great control and two hands working. You still have to pay attention to all the other things but it is just a little safer

Originally Posted by BeJay

A fiberglass pen is a nice tool for a quick cleanup between the scales. If I have the scales off, the polishers with some emery compound does a great job on jimps. If there's a lot of rust I may use a wire brush first.

Assure that you really are sanitary with this method. The broken glass fibers can enter skin wherever they lie. Don't Ask!! Yes, a serious pain in the butt!
They can be used and, perhaps, should be a wash basin running water tool only. The tiny broken off bits of glass are a problem any where they light.
I spent most of my life's work as an industrial prototype maker and had my bad days with many tools. But, the glass fiber brushes took a long time to use in the most safe manner.
~Richard

Lots of ways suggested above. All good for their practitioners! A Dremel / flex shaft with speed control is useful. The thin brass and stainless steel brushes do a good job. Again, the bristles of the metal brushes do break off and I have had to get them out of my feet later because, for light, I used the Kitchen table and the bits went onto the floor.
Any tool works for many jobs, and when learned can be a wonderful aid. Plan ahead!
~Richard

+1 on the flex shaft, makes the tool a lot safer and allows more detail, a lighter touch.

I have one of the cheap HF rotary tools, it also is small, very light and low powered so it forced you to use a light touch, which keeps you out of trouble.

I used it until I got a flex shaft. Flex shafts can be purchased for 10-15 bucks, a good investment.

When shopping for a flex shaft, make sure it will fit your tool. Dremel has a different thread (coarse thread) than my Ryobi (fine thread) for example.

Remove the bit and collet and unscrew the end to see the thread type.

You can find rotary tools and flex shaft cheap, 5-10 buck at flea markets.