[Jewelry making - Article 01387] - Re: [Orchid] Cleaning Phenolic Wheels

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    With all due respects to Tom's suggestion, I would be leary of
    trying that. You might actully be able to identify some of the
    original grits used on a particular groove but there would still also
    be enough doubt that you have the correct grit! It only takes one or
    two strays to ruin a valuable stone. I would not take the chance. 

    Secondly, Wayne's suggestion about trying to re-surface the spool is
    a possibility....however, the spools are turned to a specific
    tolerance. Re-surfacing them means cutting the surface thinner on a
    lathe. There is, again, no guarantee that the new phenolic surface
    will be as durable or accurate as the original. 

    Once again, I would suggest purchasing a new replacement spool.
    Cheers from Don at The Charles Belle Studio in SOFL where simple
    elegance IS fine jewelry! dcdietz AT comcast.net.

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