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IndependenceRazor1 Using a Pencil to Clean Off... 09-13-2017, 07:04 PM

outback Some before N after would be... 09-13-2017, 07:18 PM

IndependenceRazor1 Fair enough. Wostenholm pipe... 09-13-2017, 07:48 PM

Cangooner +1 to this. Pencils can be... 09-13-2017, 07:55 PM

joamo That's impressive, I'll have... 09-14-2017, 01:04 AM

xiaotuzi Nice! I've used regular... 09-14-2017, 01:13 AM

ejmolitor37 Hobby lobby if you have one... 09-14-2017, 02:05 AM

sharptonn I love using pencils as well!... 09-14-2017, 02:15 AM

Svisson Nice, will defenetly try... 09-15-2017, 04:41 AM

ScoutHikerDad 273645Good to know. Another... 09-16-2017, 08:43 PM

MrZ I am very happy to have found... 09-20-2017, 02:37 PM

ejmolitor37 Patience is key, don't rush... 09-20-2017, 02:39 PM

IndependenceRazor1 Welcome. Having hands-on... 09-20-2017, 02:43 PM

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09-13-2017, 07:04 PM #1
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Using a Pencil to Clean Off Old Soap, Patina, and Rust

One of the countless pieces of great advise from this site is using a pencil to clean up a razor - graphite is harder than rust, but softer than steel.
Was cleaning a razor when I recalled that I had some 2H pencils - a little harder than usual.
Then I wondered about other hardnesses.
Not being an artist, I googled it and found out there are 17 different pencil hardnesses.
Went onto ebay and got a 4H, 6H, and 9H - to be had for about $2 each with free shipping.
The 9H did a great job and - unlike a fiberglass sanding pen - did not leave scratches.
Especially handy for getting at that troublesome rust on the tang between the scales!
Last edited by IndependenceRazor1; 09-13-2017 at 07:25 PM.
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