Thread: Hand Sanding!

Hello folks,

We can discuss this if you like but really I just wanted to say "HAND SANDING SUCKS .......... BIG TIME!".
But we all have our crosses to bear I suppose. That's it really, feel free to comment!!

Happy sanding


Pdav!!

Do it in front of the TV, try to relax.
It can actually be quite theraputic if your not trying to rush it.
But I do know where your coming from
Grant

Yeah I agree with Baldy!
I would never free hand though. Always have a sanding block or curve in there though

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!!

Originally Posted by baldy

Do it in front of the TV, try to relax.
It can actually be quite theraputic if your not trying to rush it.

+1 to this. Most of the hand sanding I do is in front of the TV.

Originally Posted by Str8Raz0r

+1 to this. Most of the hand sanding I do is in front of the TV.

For razor with extra attention to detail, I also use audiobooks-- usually something light, like David Sedaris or a genre fiction mystery. Keeps me entertained and lets me pay attention to a delicate blade. Big ol' chopper? Fire up the tube and it's time for a LOTR marathon!