Thread: Hand Sanding!

I just finished hand-sanding a Boker. I watched a couple of movies this way. I would suggest not trying to finish in one sitting. Hand-sanding allows for more control. I did a decent job of keeping the lines from softening too much. This way the razor looks less like a restoration.

Originally Posted by VictorM

I just finished hand-sanding a Boker. I watched a couple of movies this way. I would suggest not trying to finish in one sitting. Hand-sanding allows for more control. I did a decent job of keeping the lines from softening too much. This way the razor looks less like a restoration.

I think any restorer worth their salt can keep a blade from looking "like a restoration," but I know what you mean. There are a lot of s**t razor "professionals" out there (seems like half the internet decided razors, restoration, and honing are a great way to get rich quick) who really put a beating on a razor. Whether you use your hands or a buffer, the key is knowing what you are doing, paying attention, and going slow and steady...


And yes, hand sanding sucks. Did it twice, bought a Baldor and haven't regretted a penny of it!

Definately going to invest in a banch polisher at some point cos this razor bug has got a hold on me, hand sanding or not!!