[Jewelry making - Article 00046] - Re: [Orchid] Holding metal while finishing

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    As was said by many on this thread, I too use only my fingers when
    polishing most pieces. 

    An inside ring holder comes in handy for serious polishing of bands
    (like when using bobbing compound to remove stuff for which I should
    be using a sandpaper flapper.) 

    But when it comes to belt-sander work (I have a small one wherein
    the cutting area is at eye level) I used to like the dip-in-water
    method, but I was never happy with what water did to my tools (rust).
    I also was less than thrilled with the pools of muck that formed in
    the dust catching area at the base of the sander, and I use an old
    Sucrets box metal-duct-taped to the sander, but using water, despite
    painting the insides, it always rusted out eventually. 

    My solution, which I'm now extremely happy with, is to use isopropyl
    alcohol in place of water. I buy the 91% strength at WalMart and
    it's quite affordable. 

    I've since discovered that I can use it when polishing as well since
    it doesn't form that "grossness" water produces when used with
    polishing compounds. 

    And it has the added benefit of smelling really good (assuming you
    like the smell of alcohol.) 

Doc
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