Thread: Cheap tools for razor restoration

Originally Posted by MikeT

Okay I think I'll get one, did a bit of reading. One question: what should I NOT use the ultra sonic cleaner on?

you using it because you can't make a motion 42000 time a minute, with some sort of cleaning liquid

Thanks those are some good suggestions. I'm wondering how an ultrasonic cleaner compares to a gun shell vibrator/cleaner (I have the Hornady). Compares like with removing rust and smoothing a finish, scales, and collars, that kind of thing. Would you use one or the other for different jobs? One thing already noted is that the gun shell cleaner only holds a couple... but what about which jobs are best for?
Thanks again for the info, my shop/ManCave is growing into a real functioning shop!

A short length of garden hose makes a great sanding block. The curved surface works very well for full or half hollow blades.

Personal experience; an ultrasonic unit will clean, while a tumbler will actually polish. The polishing action can actually remove material and I had the very tip of a square point get slightly crumpled in a tumbler.

Originally Posted by MikeT

Thanks those are some good suggestions. I'm wondering how an ultrasonic cleaner compares to a gun shell vibrator/cleaner (I have the Hornady). Compares like with removing rust and smoothing a finish, scales, and collars, that kind of thing. Would you use one or the other for different jobs? One thing already noted is that the gun shell cleaner only holds a couple... but what about which jobs are best for?
Thanks again for the info, my shop/ManCave is growing into a real functioning shop!

These are some great suggestions! I will go search for my wife's old set of curlers and put them to good use

When a person has a strong desire, he is making good progress with the minimum number of instruments, further results are very good. I have seen such examples in my life.

Originally Posted by Gipson

When a person has a strong desire, he is making good progress with the minimum number of instruments, further results are very good. I have seen such examples in my life.

Thats the KISS theory.
( keep it simple stupid )

Not pointing fingers at anyone.
just a phrase.

Wine Cork on the end of a Phillips head screwdriver for sanding

Bump......

Off topic, but rock tumblers do a great job tenderizing and marinating meat, . just throw a few staights in with bagged and marinated meat , and you'll be ready to eat, hone and shave in 48 hours l