How to clean pivot area between handles?

A dremel plus this kit....

3M 9/16" Radial Bristle Discs Kit : 3M Radial Bristle Discs-Small : Brushes - 3M Radial Bristle Discs, Large & Miniature Brushes : Tools & Metals : Otto Frei 3M Radial Bristle Discs-Small - Jewelry Tools, Jewelry Supplies, and Findings


http://www.ottofrei.com/store/produc...5&cat=0&page=1


I use on a regular basis, just one disk to got between the scales....do a great work.....

Look at using a Cratex rubber bonded abrasive wheel mounted in a Dremel type tool.


Just an option,:)

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Zeus

I am sure this has been discussed on here before, but how do I clean the pivot area between the handles around the pin,and on the blade? I have a vintage razor and I can't get any sort of tool in there to clean, and don't know if there is anything to soak the razor in that would not damage the blade.

---

If you are set on leaving it intact, I like it, first off I hate popping pins unless neccesary...

1000 grit sandpaper can get into those little crevices so can flat dental floss....

I give them a spritz of WD-40 and let it soak over night then start on it the next day...

You will have to re-tighten the pins upon completion, all that crud that comes out will leave the pivot very loose....

I don't like a congealed mess of someone elses dead skin cells, soap scum and oil so I generally unpin. Any soft sort of scale material is going to suffer with those dremel-type flap-disks and what-not unless you have a really good eye and hand. When I unpin the blade, I usually have the misfortune to discover that the 5 minute job I envisaged is more like half an hour...:)

Regards,
Neil