Cheap tools for razor restoration
CHEAP TOOLS!!
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Here are some ways to save money and still get great finished razors!
Junk shops,Good Will, Big Pharmacies, all contribute to a good and inexpensive tool box!
Since the original plastic was chitin: horn, antler, Ivory, etcetra; The tools lady love uses upon her fingernails do very well at damage free cleaning and polishing of razor parts!
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Milady’s hair care products do well as Sanding blocks.
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A tea ball for washing small parts:
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Pipe cleaners for the hard to reach places like between the plates on a TTO
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A great little 60 power scope from Ebay and or Amazor.Under $5
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Simple sander for large curves
Simple sander for large curves: allows easy smoothing of intersecting curves.
Ten bucks makes you four of them.
Combining a cheap cork backed stainless steel ruler with hook and loop inline sander sheets.
Stuff needed:
Sanding sheet assortment (HF item#69588 )
Double sticky tape ( carpet tape )
HF 12” x 1¼ “ stainless steel ruler (HF item#66199 )Attachment 252506
to do it:
Cut the abrasive grit of your choice to size using ruler as a guide.
Stick it to the cork side of the ruler with the carpet tape. (Abrasive out!)
Fits either Sxx
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In the photos I am using a piece of tape to show a curve, That is not necessary when doing the actual work. The ruler is flexible enough to bend with little pressure. I put one end on my thigh over my apron and hold the other to a curve I want.
~Richard
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Tool for spot drilling Pin centers
Tool for spot drilling Pin centers
Ok, Gotta admit it...I am getting old and not seeing too good. Gettin' a bit shaky too! Always had trouble centering a drill bit on a small pin. Worser now!
I found a cordless engraver with metal internals. Been wondering if that would work...Yup, it does.
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Since no-one wants me to mention HF, do a Google search for:
"cordless engraver tool kit"
Found from $14 to $25 for same item. About $20 at a CVS store.
I flatten the pin and collar with a smooth file. A piece of metal with a hole in it, the same size as the pin collar, makes the job easier by protecting the softer scale.
I can hold the razor against the table with one hand and gently apply the tool, like a pencil, with the other and my hands are inches apart and supported by the bench top. No shakes!!! Very little pressure is needed to cut the center spot! Just hold it steady and tap it onto the pin. The side of the ball is the best cutting part.
A little practice will make life easier!
~Richard
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What Radius is the grind? Diameter?
Hello again,
Here is a tool of service for many things but...especially for deciding what diameter/ radius tool is needed to refresh a grind or wheel grind a razor surface..
It is a "Large Circle Template"
circle-templates Some sources, local art store may have one as also may an office supply house. these go to 7" diameter.
A very useful device for many purposes. A Satinedge is a 1" wheel grind
Have fun!
~Richard
Hard to hold a camera, please excuse the angles! Thanks!