Thread: I Made A Bad Mistake.

I think it can be fixed, but its going to take a bit more work than just honing it out

it can be fix and we have a lot people will do so.
check classified member services and don't make same mistake again please.

She was shipped out today, to be fixed by one of our forum members. I will post an update when she returns.

Thanks to everyone for the advice.

Its a very nice looking razor. Question how did you manage to chip it.

I hoped no one would ask; I was using a small dremel cotton polishing pad, I touched the edge briefly. The sharp edge bit into the cotton pad. I'm lucky that it did not go deeper.

Actually, you were lucky that you were not badly hurt. You could have lost an eye or worse. For you and anyone else using a dremel on a straight, PLEASE always remember to pause before you turn on the dremel and approach the blade and ask yourself this question:

Which way is the dremel turning?

The rotation should always be in the direction of spine to edge, and NEVER edge to spine.

Originally Posted by Utopian

Actually, you were lucky that you were not badly hurt. You could have lost an eye or worse. For you and anyone else using a dremel on a straight, PLEASE always remember to pause before you turn on the dremel and approach the blade and ask yourself this question:

Which way is the dremel turning?

The rotation should always be in the direction of spine to edge, and NEVER edge to spine.

As someone who frequently forgets to do this while using a sanding drum, this is good advice. I'd also like to add eye protection and a cheap dust mask to your advice.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I hoped no one would ask; I was using a small dremel cotton polishing pad, I touched the edge briefly. The sharp edge bit into the cotton pad. I'm lucky that it did not go deeper.

I wish I could say ive never done that. I broke a very nice French point boker and I did catch a bit of the blade in the cheek. I hate learning the hard way.

Originally Posted by TrilliumLT

I hate learning the hard way.

There's an easy way? Why didnt someone tell me!?

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I hoped no one would ask; I was using a small dremel cotton polishing pad, I touched the edge briefly. The sharp edge bit into the cotton pad. I'm lucky that it did not go deeper.

Dont feel too bad, most of us have done the same!