[Jewelry making - Article 00081] - Re: [Orchid] Scratches polishing with 3m wheels

[Karen Christians]

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Tips on using Radial Bristle Disks

    While researching "Making the Most of Your Flex Shaft", I have had
    some time to investigate 3M's Radial Bristle Disks. 

    A few tips I have learned are: 

    -   Bristle disks like the company of others. They are lonely on
    their own, so have a party! Invite their friends, 3-5 is a good
    party crowd. 

    -   High speeds - not slow. High speed is the key here. You want to
    press your foot pedal about 3/4 to maximize their use. 

    -   Delicate touch, no pressure. Are you hard with your tools? Does
    your toothbrush bristles look like they are scattering in arcs to
    points unknown? Ah, if so, you are a person that likes to put on the
    pressure. Back off a bit. Alternatively, if you change your
    toothbrush every six months because it has no wear or tear, a bit
    more elbow grease will only help. 

    -   Make sure they are lined up in the right direction. They should
    all bend in a counter-clockwise direction. 

    -   No bristles, no action. They do wear out...eventually, but it
    certainly depends on how many bristles are left to do the job. 

-k

Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA  02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio

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