But.... be aware that these can be VERY aggressive when on a flexible shaft machine. Easy does it!!!
In the jewelry manufacturing trade there are many versions of these abrasive thingies specifically designed for the flexible shaft machine. Some look like crazy spiderweb wound into a donut, some are flap wheels with a few dozen abrasive flaps mounted on a common shaft, and radial bristle brushes where the "bristles" are plastic embedded with abrasive. 3M makes many of them. Some (including kits) can be seen at http://www.fdjtool.com/store/showcat.asp?cat=94 I've not done business with them - there are five pages there to look at. At http://www.silversmithing.com/shoptalk.htm#Abrasives they said, "Scotch-Brite products are outstanding for surface conditioning prior to buffing and polishing. Its grades range from extra coarse to ultrafine, and come in a variety of styles including pads, discs, belts, flap brushes, and wheels. All Scotch-Brite products are flexible and will easily conform to concave surfaces, quickly removing the deepest file marks while not gouging. When finishing the bottom of a tray, surface conditioning discs can be used on the flat side, either by hand or in an electric drill for faster cutting. Water or vegetable oil will increase the life of the disc and minimize dust. Scotch-Brite products are ideal for removing rust from hammer faces, stakes, heads, and other ferrous objects. Another plus is that Scotch-Brite, unlike steel wool, will not rust. You have used it to scrub your grimiest pots and pans in the kitchen; now it's time to bring Scotch-Brite into your studio. Ask for the catalog: 3M Products for Bench Area Operations." If you have a jewelry supply place in your area, best to go take a look in person. Jim Armstrong >Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 04 Mar 2003 01:11:04 GMT > From: "theheadliner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Scotch Brite Pads for Cleaning Rails > >Hope you all know that you can get almost exactly the same thing as a Scotch >Bright pad (except finer grit), also by Scotch at a good hardware store. You >can put it on a flexible shaft and do an hours hand work in a few minutes. >Great on track, etc. > >Jerry Hiett S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
