+1. Thankfully the scales were cheap anyway...
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Some good things to keep in mind brought up so far.
I haven't done much buffing, but 'vice like' is a good description of the grip I used. Thankfully I haven't had that happen yet.
Haven't had that problem (carrying a lot of razors around), but I will definitely remember that.
rushing too much to get the pins out- snapped the scales while trying to use them to lever off the washer
trying to straighten a bent tang with the three nail method - snapped the razor
going to a too low a grit - it takes far too long to get the scratches out
dont lend gear if you dont wan to spend time fixing others mistakes
do your work over carpet - if its dropped its so much less likely to chip!
start on small projects first work up to large.
i've made lots of mistakes.....
ps. don't struggle too long on if something isn't working - ask here! people with far more experience will help!!
I've learned a lot from most of my mistakes, and even more by reading about mistakes members of the forum have made and the advice they get on correcting them!
I have a friend who sometimes relates;" I told the truth. She lied!" Then you ask why/what?
He says; "I said I was a drunk. She said she wasn't a pig"! :roflmao
Not related, I suppose! :)
The mistake I learned the most from was don't be distracted by the wife who wants to talk to you while you are trying to shave. You will most likely cut yourself as I did. Twice! Ouch!
Mike