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General Maintenance Tips => General Questions and Trouble Shooting => Topic started by: Lunker Larry on April 12, 2026, 02:33:36 PM

Title: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: Lunker Larry on April 12, 2026, 02:33:36 PM
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18RAgDwG2Z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Although not a reel I thought this video would be of interest to those who restore and/or machine parts.It's Not long and is very interesting and well done.
Title: Re: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: oldmanjoe on April 12, 2026, 09:46:10 PM
    Yep Time , patiences and the let the "man in the can work "     :d 
Title: Re: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: MolBasser on April 13, 2026, 04:04:43 PM
Or, you could go buy a pack of Feather blades that are 10x sharper for 10c each.  ;)
Title: Re: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: oldmanjoe on April 13, 2026, 04:53:39 PM
Quote from: MolBasser on April 13, 2026, 04:04:43 PMOr, you could go buy a pack of Feather blades that are 10x sharper for 10c each.  ;)

OK what are feather blades ?  IS that the double edge razor blades ?
Title: Re: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: boon on April 14, 2026, 12:33:54 AM
Quote from: oldmanjoe on April 13, 2026, 04:53:39 PM
Quote from: MolBasser on April 13, 2026, 04:04:43 PMOr, you could go buy a pack of Feather blades that are 10x sharper for 10c each.  ;)

OK what are feather blades ?  IS that the double edge razor blades ?

Japanese-made razor blades, known for being exceptionally sharp... even for a razor.
Title: Re: For the restorers and machinists
Post by: MolBasser on April 16, 2026, 10:28:52 PM
Quote from: boon on April 14, 2026, 12:33:54 AM
Quote from: oldmanjoe on April 13, 2026, 04:53:39 PM
Quote from: MolBasser on April 13, 2026, 04:04:43 PMOr, you could go buy a pack of Feather blades that are 10x sharper for 10c each.  ;)

OK what are feather blades ?  IS that the double edge razor blades ?

Japanese-made razor blades, known for being exceptionally sharp... even for a razor.
Yeah, double sided safety razor blade. They are ridiculously sharp.