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Old 07-02-2006, 12:45 PM
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Default Re: Polishing tool steel

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Originally Posted by DougT
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How would you polish metal after heat treating?
I would try using greaseless compound then go to emery with a sisal wheel.

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Can this be cleaned up with a buffing compound?
After you use the greaseless yes!

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Would you use a greaseless compound?
Yes! Start with 150 then go up to 320.

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Wheels to polish the "V" shaped flute?
I would try 1" treated buffs, or bigger on a Dremel. You can double stack them if need be.

John
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