Sanding down some picks...

[info5ec]

I've been wanting to sand down the profile of one of my standard southord hooks, but I want to do it right. What is usually the best grit/tool to use when trying to sand down the edges of picks?

[jimylongs]

I normally start with a 320 grit (silicon carbide), which you have to be pretty careful with. It cuts quicker than you would think and I use it to finish up the exact profile I want. I progress to a 500 grit and then 600 grit. I follow up with a buffer wheel and polishing compound. This might not be the best methodology out there, but it seems to work for me

[Mikeh727]

I don't know what the best method is, but I do know what not to do. Dremel tool with a sanding disc. Tried that a couple of years ago to modify a half-diamond. Needless to say I had one less pick. So hand sand and start with a pretty fine grit as mentioned above.

-Mike

[escher7]

I normally start with a 320 grit (silicon carbide), which you have to be pretty careful with. It cuts quicker than you would think and I use it to finish up the exact profile I want. I progress to a 500 grit and then 600 grit. I follow up with a buffer wheel and polishing compound. This might not be the best methodology out there, but it seems to work for me

Exactly the way I do it, although most Southords don't need too much work from factory. They come with a pretty decent finish. If you are changing the actual shape, I would use a file (carefully) and then do the sand/polish.