I have recently purchased this compound, the white: http://popsupply.bizhosting.com/matchless_buffing_compounds.html and a leather honing belt (1x30). They are both still being delivered. How exactly do I apply the compound to the belt? What is the right amount?
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Applying compound to belt
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You want to color it but not have it build up and fill the low spots/pores, otherwise you may as well just strop right on the block of compound its self if you try to use to much. Also depending on how hard the compound is a drop or two of mineral oil can help it "soak in"*.
*Note it doesn't actually soak in as it's not a liquid, it'll just make it easier to apply, you may or may not need to use any oil tho again depending on how hard the compound is.
*Note it doesn't actually soak in as it's not a liquid, it'll just make it easier to apply, you may or may not need to use any oil tho again depending on how hard the compound is.
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A 90* corner of a spine of a random piece of metal, I usually just use the spine of whatever knife I'm a out to sharpen (assuming its squared). Also sand paper works too.
Thanks everyone for the tips.
It finally arrived today, and I was quite surprised by what I got. In that link I included earlier, there's no sense of scale to show how big the bar is. I was expecting something small, maybe three to four inches long. But this bar is enormous! At least eight, if not ten inches long! Is that how they all are, or is this place just selling super-size bars for some reason? It also makes me wonder how often I'll need to reapply the compound to the belt, because unless it's frequently, it seems this bar would last forever!
It finally arrived today, and I was quite surprised by what I got. In that link I included earlier, there's no sense of scale to show how big the bar is. I was expecting something small, maybe three to four inches long. But this bar is enormous! At least eight, if not ten inches long! Is that how they all are, or is this place just selling super-size bars for some reason? It also makes me wonder how often I'll need to reapply the compound to the belt, because unless it's frequently, it seems this bar would last forever!
This is the standard size bar sold for power machines. But you're correct... it will be something you can hand down to your grandkids! Unless you are a professional using this every day, it will be 2/3rds the size when you give it to them. Most people over-apply compound, even when using it on hand strops.
There are smaller bars (the size of a thick chocolate candy bar) that are sold in hobby shops. I have blocks that I bought 40 years ago... not even half gone.
Stitchawl
There are smaller bars (the size of a thick chocolate candy bar) that are sold in hobby shops. I have blocks that I bought 40 years ago... not even half gone.
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For cleaning the belt you might try WD-40 on a rag pressed up against the belt while running. If more comfortable just wipe the belt on or off the machine. Many use this for leather strops. Does not abrade the belt. Let it dry then lightly re-apply the compound.
Ron
Ron