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hkrauss2 -> Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 10 2011 19:29:06)

OK - granted, I might be crazy and will surely post a follow up if I lose a finger but...I've been shaping my nails lately with a dremel and I'm finally getting a nail shape I like (consistantly). This would probably only apply to those who shape them straight across at a slight angle. Prior to this I was using the 400 grit wrapped around the string method to get the basic line and then follow up with the file (always filing in the same direction - not sure why but does make a difference).

Anyway - Now I use the stone grinder attachment of the dremel at the lowest speed. I hold the dremel still with one hand and very carefully put the nail against the spinning stone (spinning in a direction so it comes up from the bottom of the nail). After I get the shape and length I want I follow up with the usual 800 grit silicon carbide paper for smoothing the egdes.

Just an idea from someone who has struggled with nail shape since I started playing.

Best,
Hans



turnermoran -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 6:09:12)

This may be the best post on nails EVER.

Are you using any product on the nails to strengthen them? Perhaps something applied with a blowtorch? [8D]

Hans, you may be blazing a new trail for all to follow!



Elie -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 6:16:27)

quote:

This may be the best post on nails EVER.

ha...... I totally agree [:D]



edguerin -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 7:56:45)

What else is this? [:D]



PS: your name wouldn't perchance be Edward Scissorhands, would it [;)]

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Yojimbo -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 12:09:24)

I wanted to find a better way to shave.

It was taking so long and I had so much stubble that I decided to try out a scythe. So fast - a couple of swipes and I had baby smooth skin. It was such an improvement, until that one fateful day when it slipped and I cut my head off.



rombsix -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 12:19:06)

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until that one fateful day when it slipped and I cut my head off.


So you're a headless guitarist now?



Morante -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 13:17:40)

Steinberger[;)]



Harry -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 13:27:51)

quote:

I wanted to find a better way to shave.

It was taking so long and I had so much stubble that I decided to try out a scythe.


[:D][:D]

Yes well I comb my hair with a rake you see.

I think my friend that you get the picture. Don't do this man! Find a safer way! hehe



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hkrauss2 -> RE: Shaping nails with dremel (Jul. 11 2011 18:45:44)

Go easy on me - I'm sensitive.

I agree it sounds crazy. My main problem over the years is not nail strength, my nails are pretty strong (maybe that's why power tools are needed) but rather getting a truly straight line consistantly using a file. My dremel does have a very slow speed and the stone grinder is not much more abrasive than a diamond deb file (granted I think those are a little too abrasive). I actually have to apply some pressure to get it to file down the nail and there's no pain if it rubs against the pad of the finger.

I'll post a video of it when the tip of my finger grows back....uh I mean when I have time. You'll see it's not that crazy (still a little crazy though).

Now I'm going to talk with my therapist and maybe have a good cry.



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