Thread: Cheap tools for razor restoration

Originally Posted by MikeT

Great thread! Thanks for the idea about the hair curlers. I really like using the electric tooth brush, and micro mesh although a bit expensive at first lasts a very long time if used gently. I've over looked the second-hand stores! I'll be heading there today! With a list of what to look for...
Thanks again this makes me happy!

Ultra sonic cleaner and a lug of evapo rust will work wonders for u

Originally Posted by whoever

Ultra sonic cleaner and a lug of evapo rust will work wonders for u

I'm not familiar with ultra sonic cleaners, I have a Hornady gunshell cleaner with walnut and also corn grounds. I'll look the evapo rust up, where do you get it? Do the ultra sonic cleaners and gunshell cleaners serve equally?

Originally Posted by MikeT

I'm not familiar with ultra sonic cleaners, I have a Hornady gunshell cleaner with walnut and also corn grounds. I'll look the evapo rust up, where do you get it? Do the ultra sonic cleaners and gunshell cleaners serve equally?

Ultrasonics I litre at Harbor freight.
The brass tumbler you have is a good one but only a couple blades at a time.
~Richard

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

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?

Jewelry.will work the stones against the mountings and they will loosen over time.
I have a small Branson I use all time.

Also, if you can, use the plastic basket at all times. I have an earlier model without one. Rubbing on the stainless steel tank will wear the plating off a DE very quickly
For oft used solutions eg. soap, vinegar, water, I put them into gallon plastic bag and have a little water in the Ultrasonic to bring the level up to the line when i put in the bag of solution and the razor/s in it to hum.
Saves dumping and refilling every time I change solutions.
~Richard

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!

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