Thread: basic tools

what kind of dremel should i get, what grit file, sandpaper, whats with brass rod

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

what kind of dremel should i get, what grit file, sandpaper, whats with brass rod

Variable speed Dremel, the powerful plug in one. fine grit file. Wet and dry sandpaper, from 180 grit up to 2k. 1/16 brass rod, that's to make your pins.

Originally Posted by Themagicturtle

what kind of dremel should i get, what grit file, sandpaper, whats with brass rod

The type of dremel depends on how much work you intend putting through it. The more work you intend to make it do the better dremel you should buy.

Brass and Nickel Silver are soft metals so just cheap basic flat files are all you need.

For Sandpaper get your hands on every grit you can from 150+. Without going into it in full detail the more passes you do with different grits the finer and smoother the final product will be. Some restorations you can start at 600 grit, if you are removing surface rust you should be starting at 240-300 grit, and if you have pitting/active rust to remove then 150 or so grit should be your starting point.