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Old 05-13-2013, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug Lester View Post
Sand paper with oil is more polishing than grinding. I grid out to 600 grit with 3M micron belts and either go to a Scot-Brite belt for a satin finish or, if I'm going to etch, I start hand sanding with 600 grit emory paper and WD-40 and continue out to 1500 grit.

As far as getting the crud off I quench the blade in oil then let it cool at least until just slightly warm to allow conversion to martensite to complete and then scrub with a brass brush and detergent before sticking it in the oven. It helps not to bake the crud onto the blade.

Doug
you like wd-40 better than oil or water? why?


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