Thread: Restoration essentials

Recently I've started to begin working on some of the more challenging razors in my collection, ebay and antique shop refugees, and to that end I'm looking to expand the number of products at my disposal. I've done a lot of research on the subject online, looking at different suppliers and such, but I'd like to hear from the members here what products they wouldn't be without in their workshop.
I've stumbled on a few keepers already: I really like Pikal Care Polish ( I think it's better than MAAS and similiar products I've tried so far,) Ballistol, Renaissance Wax and Renaissance Pre-Lim, Biox Conservation Gel for rust removal, Hut Crystal Coat for finishing scales, Norton 3X and Micro-Mesh MX for blades and Ekamant Woodturners Abrasive and Micro-Mesh for finishing scales.
I'd also be interested in what hardware everyone is using. I have a coping saw and a hobbyshop jigsaw (very small, used for detailed inartsia, can't cop with anything bigger than knife scale blanks though so I'm looking for a good scroll saw. I have a Dremel 300i but no flexshaft (I'm thinking of getting a Foredom set) and finally a Dremel drill press.
So, does anyone have any suggestion for alternative products, or maybe some tips for what I'm using at the moment?
Any advice much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Alex

Alex, a Dremel with a flex-shaft is more than enough for small restoration needs. The only use for a Foredom is to use the rbd's, but if you're already shelling that much dough, you might as well mount large ones on a variable speed bench grinder. Otherwise, smaller (3/4") rbd's can be mounted on a regular Dremel (that's what I currently use).
The drill press is a great thing to have for scaling work. I picked up a used one for $20 lol.
I've never used a scroll saw or a jig saw. So far I've only used a coping saw for scales, but cutting hard woods can be difficult.

Granted I am very new to the restoration scene... I would be lost without the jig I built to hold the razor in place while I sand it, and the sandpaper holder I also built. But the jig is essential for me.

I didn't find an overwhelming need for a jig.. A piece of 2x4 is all that's necessary for this sort of work. By the way, this video was just a first take, so the production value is close to nill, but since it provided all of the necessary instructions, I had a member post it up anyways. YouTube - Flap Wheels