[Jewelry making - Article 01194] - Re: [Orchid] Tutorial: Polishing Metals

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    No Helen...there really is a Santa Claus! 

    There are many situations where polishing with a flexshaft is the
    best cure. Inside curves comes to mind or around bezels. However it
    is time consuming and difficult to get a smooth integrated polish on
    a large flat plate for example. Much faster and better results are
    obtained by using a larger and wider wheel on the polishing lathe.
    The greatest fear of using the high speed wheel is that it will be
    grab the piece from your hand and dash it against the grill. Wish I
    had a nickle for everytime that has happened to me!! You have to
    learn where on the wheel to work and what not to point into the
    rotation of the wheel. 

    The use of a polishing board goes a long way towards solving this
    problem. I suggest you try it....maybe practice on a piece of copper
    or scrap. You will gain confidence quickly and before you know it
    that will be your preference! 

    By the way, I prefer bobbing compound for first cut, either ZAM or
    Fabuluster for second and rarely use rouge at all. Only for pieces
    that are sold or on exhibit. Everyone has their own idea of what
    works for them. 

Cheers and happy New Year. Don.
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