Carbon fiber

[Walt2]

I have never worked with carbon fiber before and today I buffed the end of a pair of scales that will go toward the ricasso area. I saw pretty quickly that I will have a black buffing wheel by the time I get these things finished. What I am wondering is does anyone know of a feasable way to get the black out of the buffing wheel so it will not contaminate something else or would I be better off just changing to a new wheel?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Everyone who buffs needs a wheel rake. It is a toothed tool with a handle that you run against the buff to clean it of loose particles and built up compound.


A darkened wheel isn't really a problem ( BTW,it is usually the polish that darkens it by reacting/removing the metal of the blade) if you aren't trying to buff ivory or light and porous handle woods.

 

[Walt2]

Thanks Stacy.