Thread: The Butchered Blade

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Damn the torpedos, the first of many (expected) coats of TruOil has been smeared on.

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Don't forget the steal wool....
It should penetrate.
Dont know how far though.
The question of how flexible the finsh is. My CA scales have cracks in them from the bow created from pinning and movement of the blade opening and closing.

Dont know if tru oil will do that.

Originally Posted by outback

Don't forget the steal wool....
It should penetrate.
Dont know how far though.
The question of how flexible the finsh is. My CA scales have cracks in them from the bow created from pinning and movement of the blade opening and closing.

Dont know if tru oil will do that.

Yeah, I just wanted to do something different. Anything will improve these old battle-scarred things.
I think 2 or 3 coats and not too thick.

Well, I just received a Dremel tool. I wonder what trouble I can cause?

Lots!!! [emoji57]

Originally Posted by outback

Lots!!! [emoji57]

I might use it for popping washers, or maybe some polishing but don't intend to use it for any sanding.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Well, I just received a Dremel tool. I wonder what trouble I can cause?

Be certain to observe safe rotation direction and make sure you closely monitor blade temperature. I do not use mine for much, but it is very useful when I need it.

I use my dremel lots too, but as Shaun said, watch rotation and temperature.
Invest in good bits as well! McMasterCarr has some awesome selections of prepregnated (new word!) high to low grit buffs as well as awesome wood bits.
Posted up the Dorko BTW, started too pretty to fit in this thread though!

So, Mike. I suppose our old beaters are chopped liver, eh? EH?

Stupid me, I think I will let the 1st coat set up and bolt it all back together to get my lead wedge fitted so I can sand around it, unbolt it all, and then add a few coats. Talk about putting the cart before the horse!

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

Well, I just received a Dremel tool. I wonder what trouble I can cause?

A lot if you aren't careful...........

Originally Posted by outback

Lots!!! [emoji57]

Originally Posted by RezDog

Be certain to observe safe rotation direction and make sure you closely monitor blade temperature. I do not use mine for much, but it is very useful when I need it.

Originally Posted by MikeB52

I use my dremel lots too, but as Shaun said, watch rotation and temperature.
Invest in good bits as well! McMasterCarr has some awesome selections of prepregnated (new word!) high to low grit buffs as well as awesome wood bits.
Posted up the Dorko BTW, started too pretty to fit in this thread though!

I always warn people not to use one if they aren't experienced with one. Even if you are .......oops! And.............practice on a junk blade first!
I always say if using one to make sure ya watch the rotation of it. Never against the edge!!!!!!