I also use the slack belt to get the final finish. Just work your way up thru the grits until you reach an old 600 grit belt, then tape off the handle from the metal guard. buff the guard until it reaches the desired finish and then un wrap the handle. Then with care buff the wood or whatever you are using sarting on the polished guard and lightly go acrossed the rest of the handle. I have been able to get a smooth finish that you could not feel even with your finger nail. I hope that made sense.
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