nozza36 wrote:Oldfast , just out of curiosity , how long did it take you to get that gleam on the reach pick ?
I'm not going to like the answer am i ?
lol! No, you probably won't. Honestly, I can't really remember. I know it was
at least an hour, maybe
well over an hour.
I wrote:Now for the sanding phase. This could be exhausting if it weren't for the fact that I rather enjoy it (and I'm a little on the obsessive side).
Grits: 220, 400, 600, 800, 1000-wet, 2000-wet, and finally, a dremel and some toothpaste. Did someone say mirror finish? lol
Obviously I took this a little far. For the sake of proficiency, you could cut the total time down n obtain the same results.
Strictly in terms of functionality, I've heard people say a 600 grit finish will suffice. I tend to believe one step further
would be benefitial... maybe 800 grit?
Also, if you don't have 1000 or 2000 grit, or simply don't feel the need to spend money on them -
I'd be willing to bet you could achieve a 1000 grit finish using a heavily used piece of 800. The grit
breaks down into finer bits progressively as it's used. Use it wet and it polishes even more fine.
And a sidenote on using toothpaste on the buffer wheel of a dremel. Include water with the
toothpaste and do not be too aggressive... it WILL heat the pick up quicker than you'd expect.