Thread: What are you working on?

Thank you Rez, that's what it was, Caswells.
I didn't spend enough time figuring it out before.
Also, preparing the compound on the wheel is one that I need to learn better.
I realized that when seeing a pic of Outbacks wheels.

There is a compound that you are suppose to put on the wheels first, then load the greaseless, then let it set before buffing. I have to say I am really not the best at actually putting the primer on first.

Me either Rez. I keep forgetting it. I got the blue too. I think its the finest polishing.

Originally Posted by RezDog

There is a compound that you are suppose to put on the wheels first, then load the greaseless, then let it set before buffing. I have to say I am really not the best at actually putting the primer on first.

Neither was I but with that said, I did pick some of the 'glue' on and I've found that the compound holds to the wheels much better.

The one thing about the Greaseless to remember is that the wheel is supposed to spin fast enough to melt the product and then the melted product sticks to the wheel.

After the 600 grit greaseless I use this product for polishing.

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Dialux-...70_&dpSrc=srch

It works well for polishing scales also.

Caswell's greaseless compounds are basically grinding stuff. They throw sparks and take metal away. I only use the 600 anymore and sparingly.

The BUFFING compounds we are speaking of are a different kettle of squirrels. Caswell sells them too.
Soft stuff you rub on the wheel and polish with. I use the white exclusively for plastic, ivory, bone, pearl, even horn.
Then, the black and gray, green and red for steel. The brown for aluminum?

I am certain there is other stuff. This is what I buy locally when I can. Getting harder to find.
If I go looking, I am certain to find a way to spend a pile of dough!




I have a fair amount of 'STUFF' to grind, buff, sand, polish with. Lots of wheels, etc. I ain't buying anymore.
Using-up what I have. Who cares if it takes a bit longer?
Kindof like shave soap!

Another thing about the grease-less compounds from Caswell.....Load your wheel, big or small.
Let it dry and run it on the top of the vice or against a hunk of steel to even it out.
You are basically creating a grinding wheel with the stuff. Esp as you use the 'glue' underneath.
You need to smooth it out, no matter the grit.
Makes a huge difference, IMO.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Another thing about the grease-less compounds from Caswell.....Load your wheel, big or small.
Let it dry and run it on the top of the vice or against a hunk of steel to even it out.
Makes a huge difference, IMO.

Yes! Good Point!

Originally Posted by Gasman

Me either Rez. I keep forgetting it. I got the blue too. I think its the finest polishing.

That blue stuff is good. I have a bit someone gave me. You can polish a brass collar into a blob right-now!

Seems he got it at harbor freight or some such? Never tried it on much. Time to?

If you have the brown, use it gently on those aluminum scales, Jerry!

I think i do. I remember one of them was made for precious metals but dont remember which. It on the box. Thanks for the warning of the brown Tom. It will be a while before i get a chance. Got word that my new roof will be installed on my weekend. Plus the denver meet and a doc apointment. And you know the wife will have a lst of things for me too. Ha. It never ends does it.

I also need to buy a half dozen wheels or so. Dont have enough of them yet. And im not finding them locally. Mail order is cheeper but a hate ordering thru the mail.