The electric shaver has long been a device used by men who value their time and mobility. On a trip or business trip, this device has long been helping the stronger sex to look neat and tidy. Easy-to-use electric razor does not irritate the skin and does not leave cuts; shaving does not require water and expensive cosmetics.
How to sharpen your favorite razor?
But with frequent use of an electric razor, even with self-sharpening blades, over time, it may take extraordinary sharpening of knives. Any man will be able to cope with this problem on his own, without resorting to the services of professional grinders. Ways to help solve the problem are quite simple. Using the recommendations, you can significantly increase the service life of the blades and not to purchase a new electrical appliance.
Razor blades
How to sharpen metal knives for a dull electric shaver yourself?
Using methods of sharpening razor knives and using their own forces, you can be sure that the actions are carried out correctly and the device will last more than one year. Among the common recommendations, there are ways to sharpen blades with tools available in the arsenal of every man.
Sandpaper
The procedure for using sandpaper with fine grain for grinding metals from 1200 to 2500 microns:
- Remove the blades from the device.
- Place the knives down on the sandpaper.
- Insert cardan or shaft. While pressing the blades to the surface of the paper, turn on the device for 10-15 seconds.
- Using sandpaper with finer grain size of 2500 microns, repeat the action.
- With a fluffy brush, brush the knives from metal dust, collect the razor.
Attention! For optimal results, it is recommended to use sandpaper to work on a dry surface, without a soft base.
The easiest and most effective way to sharpen razor blades is to use GOI paste, created to repair damaged surfaces of a variety of textures, from steel to plastic. The chemical product, which includes fine-grained powder of chromium oxide, is characterized as a productive composition for grinding and polishing. For sharpening razor knives, it is not recommended to use paste in its pure form.
Paste GOI
- Put a small amount of paste in a shallow dish with a flat bottom.
- To soften add oil (technical or vegetable).
- Pour in a little solvent (gasoline, kerosene, alcohol) and stir with a wooden spatula. The composition should be jelly-like and cover the surface of the dishes by several millimeters.
- Lower the razor into the mass so that the blades are completely submerged with the paste.
- Turn on the device and let it run for 1-2 minutes.
- Carefully remove the compound from the knives with a soft flannel napkin.
Important! For the procedure, it is better to use paste No. 3, intended for sharpening and polishing metal.
How to grind an electric shaver with your own hands using glass?
The most popular method for sharpening razor blades remains the use of an electric drill or an electric screwdriver. For this sharpening method, you will need a tool and glass measuring 10 * 10 cm:
Trihedral bat
- Pull the knives out of the appliance.
- Put on the glass so that the knives rest against the surface.
- Install a trihedral bat in the drill.
- Start the electric drill using a reverse stroke at low engine speeds. When operating the drill clockwise, razor knives can become unusable.
- Sharpening no more than five minutes.
Important! To protect the eyes, it is advisable to use a protective mask or glasses.
Having resorted to self-sharpening according to these recommendations, you can periodically, as required, extend the life of the device for a long time.
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