Thread: Mirror finish or bust!

Originally Posted by Maximilian

It takes experience and some time to learn what works best. I always say, every tool can be awesome if used correctly by the right person.

You forgot money. It takes some money too.
It's a real shame some of the coolest tools cost a small fortune.

So no word on any new equipment yet. Bummer. But I have trying a method thats new to me. I am posting this cause I would like to hear some opinions on this. I have been using a bit of MAAS with the 1500 grit paper and it seems to really speed things up. It got some tough sanding marks out real quick.

But now where do I go from here? Whats the best way to finish the blade? Again very limited financially so keep that in mind.

I plan on going back over the blade with a fresh piece of 1500 and then polishing it up with MAAS. Will that finish the job?

Thanks again for everyones help!

MIchael

I thought just for fun I would also post a picture of the project. I love that I bought for $14. Also there is some very minor pitting around the E and the x in the word Extra. And a small spot just below the w and G. I dont think I want to keep sanding cause I don't want to wear the etching too thin. It has already come out a little bit. What do you guys think?

Originally Posted by flampen85

I thought just for fun I would also post a picture of the project. I love that I bought for $14. Also there is some very minor pitting around the E and the x in the word Extra. And a small spot just below the w and G. I dont think I want to keep sanding cause I don't want to wear the etching too thin. It has already come out a little bit. What do you guys think?

That looks very nice. I would leave as is... Maybe just polish it up with some green compound if you had any but some Maas would be good too.

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Yes, be extremely careful of overheating the blade!


I recieved a EBay razor recently, and it would not take an edge, because the previous owner had at it with the dremel to make th erazor look nice for selling.

Now, complete garbage....

Dremels can harm as well as help.

When I buff usingh my dremel, I lay the razor down on top of some soaking wet paper towels to help with heat dissapation. Buffing creates alot of heat--FAST.

When you polish with a dremel, what # buffing wheel do you use?

Originally Posted by captenicon

Hello gentlemen,

I am in college right now, and my transportation is limited. I do however go to walmart to pick up supplies when needed. I hope this doesn't insult anyone, but would there happen to be any compounds etc. that walmart may sell that I could pick up to polish my razors? Thank you all for your time and for a great site.


-Pete

The red stuff that comes in Dremel polishing kits is usually find-able at Walmart and it works pretty good.