Scotch-Brite Tutorial

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Well here it is. Just a quick 9 minute tutorial showing how I use the Scotch-Brite drill attachments to give my stripped INFI a satin finish. I'll ad some pics tomorrow when I have better lighting. In the future I want to do one from stripping the blade to finishing the satin finish. This vid, however, begins after the stripping is finished so keep that in mind. I hope this helps out with those of you that contacted me with questions. Sorry if I ramble a bit but I am used to speaking to 8th graders.

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Remember to post pics of your INFI if this works for you. Good luck.

Note: This is a big file so slower connections may want to let it load completely first then play it.

Here are some pics of the aftermath.

[Blood_Grooves]

I was going to do that, but i didn't have any money for the drill attachment so i said screw it and did it with sandpaper. i think it looks better if done by hand. Its not as fast but cheaper, and easyer to get the materials.

But this is going to help so many newbies

EDIT: check out the tread i just posted!!!

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Blood Hooves: Awesome job. I am too lazy for that but it looks great. I think Cobalt has a thread somewhere showing how he hand rubbed a satin finish on one of the earlier straight handles.

[yoda4561]

Cool stuff. I saw on the scrapyard forums a FBM finished with the larger scotchbrite wheel, that looked well used and frayed. Seemed to get into all those hard to reach parts and left a really nice white matte finish on the steel, and didn't look like it rounded off any corners or the CBTs. I'm still trying to track down a cheap source for a large pad I can drill mount, I may try just cutting some of the square maroon pads and making my own arbor.

[Tyrkon Lawson]

I'll see if I can find an online source for these drill attachments as many people seem to be having a hard time finding them.

[yoda4561]

I've found a few sources but all the ones I've seen wanted about 40 or 50 dollars for a 6 inch wheel

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Originally Posted by yoda4561

I've found a few sources but all the ones I've seen wanted about 40 or 50 dollars for a 6 inch wheel

The ones I used are between $5-$10.

[Murdok72605]

Thanks for posting these tutorials. It really helps the noobs like me troubleshoot this stuff.

[Tyrkon Lawson]

The discs are Scotch-Brite 3M Wheels or Flap Wheels.

[Blood_Grooves]

I am going to stop there or just go up to 1000 grit (its a user)

[JurT]

Great tutorial bro! I have to do this with my SFNO user. It has to many scratches

[Ban]

Originally Posted by yoda4561

I've found a few sources but all the ones I've seen wanted about 40 or 50 dollars for a 6 inch wheel

Those wheels you are referring to are designed to be attached to buffers and grinders. They are outfitted with a hole in the center to fit into the arbors. You need to find the smaller ones with the drill attachments.

[yoda4561]

I'll take a look at the local flea markets and hardware stores today, I guess I'd gotten to used to the convenience of online tool shopping I never bothered to look locally. I'm sure I've seen them around though.

[Tyrkon Lawson]

BTW: The method I am showing here is the cheap and easy method. Now if you want perfection you talk with Ban.

[Irezumi]

your a legend..thanks for posting that mate. Can you tell us the model number of those flap wheels? The hardware shops here have no idea what they are but sell 3m stuff and can order it in.

[Tyrkon Lawson]

Irezumi: I have to hit the hardware store in a few hours. If there are any in stock I'll write down the #'s for you.

[Lil' Foo]

Thanks TL!!!

[wired45]

TL I Own A Hardware Store Get Me the Numbers And I Will Get Some , To Be A Source For Them At My Cost Plus Postage .Gerry

[resinguy]

Great video. I will have to try that flap wheel. I have used the larger disc, but was able to clamp the drill into a vise, set the speed on low, and then hold the knife with both hands. You might want to wear heavy leather gloves for safety.

[Irezumi]

Originally Posted by Tyrkon Lawson

Irezumi: I have to hit the hardware store in a few hours. If there are any in stock I'll write down the #'s for you.

thanks champ..at least I know what to look for now...everytime I asked for a scotchbrite wheel to fit a drill they thought I was crazy...problem was I couldnt explain it very well either