First projects

Ok, so I'm new to straights. I picked these up on the bay to practice on. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...666ed27a56.jpg

I have 2 morleys and love 'em. What's the toe end look like? Henckels are good too. Practicing honing? Look likebthey're in nice shape

Both have some pitting, would like to learn how to put a mirror finish on. Also, practice repinning scales.

I start sanding by hand with 100 or 320 sand paper depending on the level of pitting/rust. (balance this thought with the level of etching you are willing to loose) Sand until all is gone. Then come up to the next grain sand paper til the scratched from the last paper are gone. Repeat this to up to 2000 grit sandpaper. then a go at the buffer. Then a quick wipe with MOTHERS wheel polish.

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Originally Posted by Tyler75

I start sanding by hand with 100 or 320 sand paper depending on the level of pitting/rust. (balance this thought with the level of etching you are willing to loose) Sand until all is gone. Then come up to the next grain sand paper til the scratched from the last paper are gone. Repeat this to up to 2000 grit sandpaper. then a go at the buffer. Then a quick wipe with MOTHERS wheel polish.

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I will try that. Thanks

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100 sounds a bit rough to start with on those from what i can see. it take a lot of elbow grease to remove those coarse scratches.JMHO

Well he did say "depending on the level of rust"...
I usually start at 1000 and move to lower grits quickly. When I hit the lowest grit that does the job effectively (usually 400, sometimes 220, every now and then 80) I clean the blade with that grit and move upwards by grit size to 2500. Then I hand rub with polishing compounds up through CrOx and finish with Mothers.