Thread: How to clean pivot area between handles?

A dremel plus this kit....

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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,

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