Thread: Should I buy a Dremel?

Hi guys, I'm waiting on a couple of razors to arrive off ebay, should I get a dremel for polishing/removing rust? or is sandpaper + wd40 good enough for most things?


thanks in advance

-john

I won't use wd40.this stuff leaves residue and do u want that on ur face??

I have heard dremels are a great way to destroy razors but I have seen some posts about people.using them lightly with a lot of success. The best advice I have gotten so far is start with hand sanding and oil then work your way up SLOWLY to avoid most mistakes

Dremels have been the death of many razors and I really don't know of any that have died from sandpaper. With that being said, a dremel can be handy with restoration, but any power tool can be the death of a razor and stitches for the operator...ask me how I know. I really recommend starting restorations with sandpaper. I personally don't go below 400 as the scratches from rougher stuff can be a real booger to get out. Use wet/dry sandpaper and start with & go from there...you will learn a lot about a razor when you do it by hand.

I thought some of the mentors suggested wd40? Otherwise maybe buy a bottle of mineral oil, it's excellent and cheap.

Start with hand sanding, an hour later fall in love with the natural patina look. Move on to a power tool 60 seconds later find out what dodging shrapnel feels like.

Or you could educate you self with videos like lynns light restoration and start slowly and gently. If you like shiny razors that's fine but restoration has a rather steep learning curve, but is well worth the effort. A Dremel can get the job done but is not the best tool for the job. Just my opinion.

Jonathan

Dremel makes a finishing wheel that is like a scotch bright pad. There are two grits in the one package the brown is coarse and the black is fine. I just used the black to remove the rust and light pitting from a wonderedge and a satinedge they work well without removing much material. I will get the Dremel item number for you tomorrow if you want.

Also I lay the edge flat and work with the tool rotating towards the edge. This limits the probability of chipping the blade.

Originally Posted by avionics

I won't use wd40.this stuff leaves residue and do u want that on ur face??

alcohol cleans it up easy no problem at all

Originally Posted by Endofab

Dremel makes a finishing wheel that is like a scotch bright pad. There are two grits in the one package the brown is coarse and the black is fine. I just used the black to remove the rust and light pitting from a wonderedge and a satinedge they work well without removing much material. I will get the Dremel item number for you tomorrow if you want.

Also I lay the edge flat and work with the tool rotating towards the edge. This limits the probability of chipping the blade

I hope you mean away from the edge, or soon you will have a broken blade, and if not wearing protective goggles possible eye problems.

Originally Posted by mainaman

I hope you mean away from the edge, or soon you will have a broken blade, and if not wearing protective goggles possible eye problems.

You are absolutely right my wording was wrong.