Thread: Cleaning the blade

Where are you getting this super fine sand paper? I went to lowes and wood craft today and finest I found was 800 grit.

Originally Posted by pitbulls20

Where are you getting this super fine sand paper? I went to lowes and wood craft today and finest I found was 800 grit.

most auto places have 1000+ grit paper. by the bondo n such.

-micah

Forgetful me, right after I posted that I rememberd the guy in Woodcraft suggested auto stores so I ran up the street and they had some by 3M with grit from 600 -1500 I got 800 and 1200 but wish I got a pack of 600 also.

So do you just simply sand and sand and sand till all the rust and stuff is gone or do you use Maas while you sand? Any trick to it or just lots of elbow grease?

There is no point in using sandpaper and Maas together. Just the sandpaper and lots of elbow grease. Finish with the Maas.
Use wet/dry sandpaper and use it wet, the sandpaper does not clog up as fast.

Originally Posted by pitbulls20

Forgetful me, right after I posted that I rememberd the guy in Woodcraft suggested auto stores so I ran up the street and they had some by 3M with grit from 600 -1500 I got 800 and 1200 but wish I got a pack of 600 also.

So do you just simply sand and sand and sand till all the rust and stuff is gone or do you use Maas while you sand? Any trick to it or just lots of elbow grease?

I agree, lots of elbow grease
If you're going for a mirror polish, then you'll likely need to finish with at least 2000grit before you polish.

Good choice on the 3M paper though. So far I've used 3 different brands an I find the 3M the best. I have yet to try norton sandpaper though.

I think ima get some 600 grit today because I just can't seem to get rid of some of the ?tarnish and spots on the blade. I think working that a while then to the 800 then 1200. I'll have to serch for some 2000 because this store only went up to 1500.

Is there an easy way to remove scales?

Originally Posted by pitbulls20

I think ima get some 600 grit today because I just can't seem to get rid of some of the ?tarnish and spots on the blade. I think working that a while then to the 800 then 1200. I'll have to serch for some 2000 because this store only went up to 1500.

Is there an easy way to remove scales?

If you have a drill press, use a 1/16" bit and drill the pivot pin out. So far, it's the safest, easiest, and most effective way I've found to remove scales. Use an automatic center punch to put you a dent into the pin. This'll stop a lot of drill chatter and sliding around, which the drill is prone to do on the slick pin. It'll keep the bit from sliding off and gouging into the scale. You can usually find 2000 grit at an auto supply store. You might have to ask for it, but if not, it'll normally be found with the Bondo and car painting/restoration section.

The scales that I am trying to remove are garbage but figured I would try to keep them in one piece so someone that makes scales for me can use them to reference I guess. I have a vise and a cordless drill, I might try that and see how many bits I can break lol.

So far the 600 grit is working pretty good. I had to try another store and they had the 2000 so maybe im all set for now. Should be getting my Dremel back in a week I hope.