+1 on these:
Quote Originally Posted by Bruno View Post
Hours. Lots.
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It is not something that you can do in 15 minutes by using a dremel.
I use a dremel and hand sanding combo. Patience, a light touch, and low rpms (I think I am in the 7-8k range) are all required. That being said, it would be a shame to have learned such valuable lessons and not be able to use them in future restorations The satisfaction of seeing a blade resurrected from a past century is immense.

My advice: Get back out there! Good luck no matter what path you take to BBS.