Thread: razor restore

What else would i need, please include buffer wheel and compounds, and would this buffer be proper for the job.
6" Buffer

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...storation.html

That buffer will work fine. Check your arbor sizes when ordering wheels.
I use fromax greaseless compound on spiral sewn 6" wheels from home depot for blade work. I also you black emery and white rouge on softer wheels for polishing blades and scales.

Here is a ton of info right here in the wiki about restoring razors, how to's and things used.
I think that buffer would be just fine. Some fellows like a buffer that runs at 1725 rpm. Myself, I use both 1750 and 3600 rpm. One thin is for sure you need to be careful no matter what speed you use. The higher the speed the faster things happen.

Personally I use 6" x 3/4" wheels doubled up.

that buffer might be too fast for a beginner.
But if you decide to go with it, you need 6 and 4" wheels
greaseless compound and buffing compounds. All can be found from Cawell. Make sure the wheels hole diameters are same as the shaft diameters of the buffer. I'd suggest to get shaft extensions too.

so can i get any loose cotton wheel and apply and greaseless compound

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

so can i get any loose cotton wheel and apply and greaseless compound

no it has to be sewn wheel to work well

SO should i buy multiply sewn wheels or should one to be fine.

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

SO should i buy multiply sewn wheels or should one to be fine.

You need multiple wheels. Depending on how many grits you want to use, you need atleast one wheel for each grit/compound.
When you start restoring a pile of razors, you'll want a ton of wheels for each grit!

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

SO should i buy multiply sewn wheels or should one to be fine.

you can;t mix grits , you need wheels for every grit
here read this
Introduction To Buffing and Polishing - Caswell Inc.

You might want to start here

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...lustrated.html

Then have you found this thread yet ???? It really does have everything about restoration right in one spot

http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...wers-here.html