Thread: Fresh S.R. Bed/Jig

Originally Posted by Bruce

prex,

Nice looking jig, but why are we sinking heat? I'm guessing that may be for buffing.

Working with power assisted tools, friction in restoring blades causes the blade to heat. This should be kept to a minimum; not that you'll loose temper so quickly but the edge is sensitive to any disturbance; -it also makes it easier to work with. The R.E.M's and the AL draw heat out of the blade.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

Nice job! How does the cork work compared to aluminum where the edge of the blade sits. My concern when hand sanding would be the paper getting cut and a nice thin layer of my thumb along with it.

With the spine and shank of the blade up against the shelf, you have a full inch. Unless your restoring choppers or 3+ oz blades, the 1 inch should be lots of room.
I used the cork as an aid/guard to help stop any possible slipping of the blade. It's actually on a bit of an incline to the end. So if the blade does move, it's the cork or the wood it hits and not something precious. But with the 3 REM's this has not happened yet.

As for the paper, this keeps any metal removed from the razor on the paper and not on the magnet. PITA to wipe off if directly on the REM's.
In my methodology I use the least amount of force when finishing. Let the medium your working with do the work. Yes watching that edge is important!
I'm guessing you're hand sanding directly and parallel with the edge.

I use a Foredom and an assortment of abrasive mediums. Because of this I needed a jig that would keep the blade stable. Working towards the edge and not from it will save you a lot of heartache. I tend to slide the blade with the paper onto the jig, (not snapping it down) so the paper helps keeping marks off. Just make sure the edge doesn't touch until you have it in the spot you need it, then gently place the edge down.
S. Razors a beautiful, delicate works of art!


PXP

It appears as though you have put a lot of thought into it. You will come to learn that you will use your jig much more than you realized, I know I do. Thank for sharing your creation, would be nice to see a couple on the classified's....