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F14

09-10-2001 14:21:05




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I have some old stove ornaments I want to polish up. I think they are cast steel. Too heavy to be cast aluminum, wrong texture to be cast iron. May have been nickel plated at one time, but if so, it's long gone.

I have a 12" x 2" felt wheel that I picked up somewhere, never been used. I also have a Shopsmith that will go to about 900 RPM shaft speed.

Two questions:

First, what is a safe speed (either RPM or FPM) for a felt wheel? Stated another way, what speed should I polish at? There is a label on the wheel, but part of it is torn off, can't see any speed rating.

Second, what is a good compound to use? I suspect I'll need to use several grades, something fairly coarse to start, and progressively finer as the finish improves.

'preciate any tips.

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Ray,IN

09-11-2001 00:06:01




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 Re: Polishing Questions in reply to F14, 09-10-2001 14:21:05  
900RPM is slow for polishing, but that's a large buffer wheel. You can buy polishing compound at most automotive supply stores. If you've got pitting start with emery cloth to avoid using up your buffing wheel, work in steps, get smooth as possible before advancing to next smoother grit. The final buff is with jewelers rouge and leaves a mirror finish if you've performed each grit polish correctly. If you desire to read up, visit your local library and read up on metal polishing prior to chrome plating. OH- get extra elbow grease-you'll need it for where the wheel misses.

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F14...Thanks, Ray (nm)

09-11-2001 03:17:27




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 Re: Re: Polishing Questions in reply to Ray,IN, 09-11-2001 00:06:01  
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