Thread: Salem Marcos & Bros Etching

Really would like to save this etching. Since my last etched restore ended up with no etch left I did a search and cam up with a lot of info on using a tumbler.
I have a tumbler and some walnut media. But I don't know if that is the way to go on this blade. is there a better way to go about it and get the blade cleaned up well?




Thanks for all your help.
John

that's a good question, i've always been afraid of doing much with etching for the reason you mentioned. hopefully someone has experience with a tumbler.

I think I would tape off the etching and clean/polish around it by hand.

Bob

I'm with Bob.

Or better yet.....do nothing at all.! I don't see anything all that bad. Leave the patina, put on a pair of new shoes, hone and enjoy

Originally Posted by outback

I'm with Bob.

Or better yet.....do nothing at all.! I don't see anything all that bad. Leave the patina, put on a pair of new shoes, hone and enjoy

That is an option. maybe. I don't know. we will see...LOL

Im with Mike. Many razors are in more sad looking shape than that one. But if you just have too, tape it off and polish by hand. I still say its fine.

A bit of metal polish on a rag will freshen up that etching..

I’ve used my tumbler with walnut quite a bit. I expect all the media is the same. However with interactions with other member I’m left feeling that my media is way less aggressive than others. Mine basically does a good cleaning, while others claim it rounds out their lines. I guess you could experiment with your media on something you don’t care about. I’m in the camp of always be cautious. The tape for cleaning is a solid system and I’ve done it with no negative consequences.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I’ve used my tumbler with walnut quite a bit. I expect all the media is the same. However with interactions with other member I’m left feeling that my media is way less aggressive than others. Mine basically does a good cleaning, while others claim it rounds out their lines. I guess you could experiment with your media on something you don’t care about. I’m in the camp of always be cautious. The tape for cleaning is a solid system and I’ve done it with no negative consequences.

I have had a junk Pakistani razor in the walnut for the last 6 hours. I just had a look and it has had no effect on the steel good or bad. I will see what it looks like tomorrow at this time.

I remember @PaulFLUS sharing some links about gun bluing being used to refresh a etching. going to go read up on the links he shared.

My media work slow enough that it takes three days for a good cleaning. I like it for stuff I’m not going to sand or do more than a quick hand polish.