Hey guys, I want to attempt to clean up an old razor, get the rust off of it etc. I understand that I'll need some sandpaper, what grits would I need to get it where it needs to be, I would like to get an awesome shine on it?
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Hey guys, I want to attempt to clean up an old razor, get the rust off of it etc. I understand that I'll need some sandpaper, what grits would I need to get it where it needs to be, I would like to get an awesome shine on it?
Well can you please share a picture of the razor? Might be easier to assess.
Alot can be done with wd40 and 0000 steel wool. Alot can be done with just mothers mag polish.
For rust take a single edge razor blade and scrape the scale off, see what you have underneath. Serious pits take a lower grit. But always remember the metal you remove can't be put back. So I always use the highest grit to make the least amount of work.
Your final strokes should be blade width. Spine to edge. Stay away from power tools it's too easy to ruin a blade or worse hurt yourself.
If it is a nice piece it may be best to send it for restoration and get something else to start restore on.
But first pictures will help alot so we can start you in the right direction.
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Ok, it's kinda difficult for me to see exacyou if that is nasty nasty rust or alot of discoloration in a couple spots.
So first what I'd do is unpin the blade, then single edge razor to scrape the blade and get any scaling off.
Take some metal polish and polish the blade, for me this gives me a better idea of what I will end up doing.
If there is pitting, you will need low grit paper. I recommend since this is your first start around 400 wet/dry and take your time. Use something other than your finger on the tang so you keep nice clean edges.
Always take time sanding. Making sure to remove previous grit scratch marks. If you don't then when you polish they will rear their ugly head. Progress up grits until 2000 grit then metal polish should give you a nice shine.
These blade were not typically mirror polish. How ever if that is what you are going for, buffing wheels and rouge will get you there. I don't ha e the experience in that to help you much. I do hand work on all of mine.
I hope this helps and don't be afraid to ask questions. If you like to read check out the workshop, what are you working thread. Tons of info and tips. Also the library has lots of good stuff to read.
With what appears to be rust right along the edge you may want to start this one with a bevel set to ensure that you can get a clean edge before you put too much time or elbow grease into it. Other than that just follow along with what has already been stated.
Moved to the "Workshop" for more help
