[Jewelry making - Article 00038] - [Orchid] Snap on Sanding

[s&jperrin]

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    Thanks for the thoughts on sanding techniques.Frank, using a surface
    to "brace" the disc against when cutting it down sure helps.I have
    found the smaller diameter especially useful for blending during
    retipping, the plastic 3M ultrafine is my choice. 

    An extremely handy tip I learned from Jeff Mathews,designer and
    innovator of the AllSet system,  is to charge the paper side with
    polishing compound. First, with a dressing stone or another disc
    grind away any grit left on top, rough up the paper and charge with
    tripoli. You now have a mini flat lap. This works great for
    finishing out ring sizing,minimizes polishing drag issues with
    solder seams. Note: use with the paper side down;be careful of "blow
    outs" as the sanding side is still there;always wear eye protection. 

    I have not seen a felt "sanding disc" be have thought some thing as
    such would be useful.Are they very flexible? 

    Another thought regarding use at the wax bench.Check out the slicing
    blade or disc on a food processor.Might a plastic version of that 
    principal work well?


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