Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
By digging around I've finally found my old Dremel tool. I was afraid my wife might have thrown it away, but she did not. Nor did I.
Mine is a pretty old Dremel MultiPro Model 395TS. I was glad to discover it's variable speed, 5K-35K RPM. It looks just like the picture above (which I borrowed from eBay where one is offered).
It also has a plastic box in much better shape than the one pictured above (from eBay).
It has a flexible shaft attachment but not the part labeled Dremel in the photo above (from eBay).
There are only a few accessories and implements remaining in the box. Whether it has the various parts it should have to mount accessories and parts I really don't know. There is a little grinder thingy in the Dremel now.
I can recall using the tool years ago, but very, very little. Frankly, I'm about as handy as a fish, and never quite figured out exactly how to use this tool, and was a bit scared of using it incorrectly. Now, of course, there are videos explaining how to use anything, so I know I can figure it out and be safe.
My brother probably used the tool a little bit when he lived with us towards the end of his life. I'm sure he didn't use it much.
I plugged it in to see if it works. It works.
I read various reviews of this Dremel model. Most people really like it. Most like it better than the newer models from what I found. Not that I know anything about the Dremel but I don't much see any need to buy a newer model since this one works and has good reviews, but I could be wrong.
I ordered on eBay the blue device shown above so I can hold the Dremel in a vise. It seems prudent to me to not hold the tool and the razor at the same time, but to have something solid to hold the Dremel. This is a 3D printed extra hand.
If you've waded though everything I've written you know I don't know jack about the Dremel. I see available all sorts of giant accessory kits and stuff you can buy for the Dremel, but I'm not sure what to acquire.
My plan is to use this device for restoring old straight razors and maybe for putting a new knot in the handle of the Thater brush I own which had its boar knot break in half.
I'm also hoping people who use their Dremel for razor related/shaving related uses will offer suggestions, possibilities, hints, tips, tricks, etc. for Dremel and restoration newbies like me.
Thanks and happy shaves,
Jim
Mine is a pretty old Dremel MultiPro Model 395TS. I was glad to discover it's variable speed, 5K-35K RPM. It looks just like the picture above (which I borrowed from eBay where one is offered).
It also has a plastic box in much better shape than the one pictured above (from eBay).
It has a flexible shaft attachment but not the part labeled Dremel in the photo above (from eBay).
There are only a few accessories and implements remaining in the box. Whether it has the various parts it should have to mount accessories and parts I really don't know. There is a little grinder thingy in the Dremel now.
I can recall using the tool years ago, but very, very little. Frankly, I'm about as handy as a fish, and never quite figured out exactly how to use this tool, and was a bit scared of using it incorrectly. Now, of course, there are videos explaining how to use anything, so I know I can figure it out and be safe.
My brother probably used the tool a little bit when he lived with us towards the end of his life. I'm sure he didn't use it much.
I plugged it in to see if it works. It works.
I read various reviews of this Dremel model. Most people really like it. Most like it better than the newer models from what I found. Not that I know anything about the Dremel but I don't much see any need to buy a newer model since this one works and has good reviews, but I could be wrong.
I ordered on eBay the blue device shown above so I can hold the Dremel in a vise. It seems prudent to me to not hold the tool and the razor at the same time, but to have something solid to hold the Dremel. This is a 3D printed extra hand.
If you've waded though everything I've written you know I don't know jack about the Dremel. I see available all sorts of giant accessory kits and stuff you can buy for the Dremel, but I'm not sure what to acquire.
My plan is to use this device for restoring old straight razors and maybe for putting a new knot in the handle of the Thater brush I own which had its boar knot break in half.
I'm also hoping people who use their Dremel for razor related/shaving related uses will offer suggestions, possibilities, hints, tips, tricks, etc. for Dremel and restoration newbies like me.
Thanks and happy shaves,
Jim