Thread: Questions after reading some of the how to's...

I read Bruno's handsanding how to and I was wondering a few things:
1- Is the sanding always done wet?
2- What if I don't have all the grits in his progression (I have 220 instead of 240 and Can't find 1200 locally can I move from 1000 to 1500?)

3- What do you do to finish the blade? Maas and dremel?
4-If you use a dremel, what kind of wheel? is the standard felt one okay?



-Thanks in advance folks, I am about ready to restore some of my recent finds!

Originally Posted by sicboater

I read Bruno's handsanding how to and I was wondering a few things:
1- Is the sanding always done wet?
2- What if I don't have all the grits in his progression (I have 220 instead of 240 and Can't find 1200 locally can I move from 1000 to 1500?)

3- What do you do to finish the blade? Maas and dremel?
4-If you use a dremel, what kind of wheel? is the standard felt one okay?



-Thanks in advance folks, I am about ready to restore some of my recent finds!

1. I you can sand dry too. It does not have to be wet

2. It is ok if you do not have the same grits and far as you do not make big jumps (i.e. 220 to 1000).
(you can move from 1000 - 1500 without any problems)
BTW check the Generel Hardware / Ace Hardware stores in the Atlanta. They carry 1200 grit sand paper.

3. I personally use the Dremel and Maas to finish the blade. I am going to order some jewelers rouge and try it too.

4. A soft 1-inch felt wheel should do the trick, just make sure it is not too hard and coarse.

Here is a the link to where you can get a some good restoration supplies.

http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/jeweler-rouge

Originally Posted by sicboater

I read Bruno's handsanding how to and I was wondering a few things:
1- Is the sanding always done wet?

Not always but it is a good idea to keep your paper from clogging.

Originally Posted by sicboater

2- What if I don't have all the grits in his progression (I have 220 instead of 240 and Can't find 1200 locally can I move from 1000 to 1500?)

that should be work you might just be stuck at 1500 for longer.

Originally Posted by sicboater

3- What do you do to finish the blade? Maas and dremel?

Mass and a dremmel

Originally Posted by sicboater

4-If you use a dremel, what kind of wheel? is the standard felt one okay?

The little felt ones that come in the polishing kit? Sure, mine are about a half inch in diameter by the same long and work just fine for about one to two razors apiece.


Good luck!!

THanks for the advice! Are you in atlanta too amyn? If so you must be one of the folks I am doing "battle" with at the local antique markets! LOL. Nice to meet you and thanks again...

Originally Posted by sicboater

THanks for the advice! Are you in atlanta too amyn? If so you must be one of the folks I am doing "battle" with at the local antique markets! LOL. Nice to meet you and thanks again...

Yes, I am in Atlanta. Nice to meet you too.
I have paid a visit to a couple of antique markets but with nothing to show. Since my failures at that I have mostly been looking on ebay.