Cleaning out jimps?

Lucius · 08-21-2008, 01:21 PM

I've got two or three razors with dirt/rust/what-have-you build up in between the jimps on the tang of the razors. I've tried putting some Maas on a q-tip but it does not seem to work real well as the q-tip can't really get into the jimps.

I'm sure someone here knows how to take care of this problem, so what say you?

OLD_SCHOOL · 08-21-2008, 01:30 PM

I use a wire brush and Maas. Put a generous amount of Maas on the tang work it into the gimps with your finger, then scrub with wire brush. That does the trick for me.

Another idea would be to get some fine sandpaper, around 800 grit (OK so its not that fine) fold it in half then use the folded part to get between the gimps.

Let us know how you get on.

The Blacksmith · 08-21-2008, 02:01 PM

Maas, wire brush on a dremel seems to do a great job.

floppyshoes · 08-21-2008, 02:12 PM

A vise and either a file or a hacksaw blade. I use a ceramic file and it seems to work well.

timberrr59 · 08-21-2008, 02:42 PM

Where welding supplies are sold there are small wooden-handled brushes that look almost like toothbrushes. You can get them with stainless steel or brass bristles. They are used for cleaning weld/brazing areas. I have better luck with the stainless steel- bristled brushes. They do not scratch the metal I am brushing. They are outstanding.

jnich67 · 08-21-2008, 04:00 PM

I haven't used it yet, but I picked up one of these. I think Bill Ellis suggested them for jimps. This seller was fine to deal with in my experience.

Brass Wire Brush Rust Dirt Cleaning Jewelers Hand Tool - eBay (item 120116682340 end time Aug-27-08 05:20:25 PDT)

Jordan

Lucius · 08-21-2008, 04:57 PM

Cool, thanks for the suggestions guys. Sounds like everything mentioned would work. Maybe I'll take a trip to the hardware store tomorrow.

FiReSTaRT · 08-21-2008, 08:05 PM

I've had great success with a wire brush attachment on a dremel.

JBHoren · 08-25-2008, 06:40 AM

I first clean-out any crud with Scrubbing Bubbles and a toothbrush, and then a 7/8" wire brush on my Dremel tool (if needed). After that, I like to take a small, triangular (untapered) diamond file and carefully "dress" the grooves between adjacent jimps and the jimps, themselves.

The latter step produces jimps that really grip your soapy, slippery fingertips!

Smooth shaving!!

Lucius · 08-25-2008, 08:12 PM

I picked up a small wire brush this weekend. Worked ok, but not that great, I think the bristles were too flimsy. I might pick up one of those jewelers hand tools.

No dremel here.