cratex wheels

[coyoteklr]

Anyone use small cratex thin edge wheel to clean up guard and blade area

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

I would love to know where I can buy the tapered edge wheels alone/individually.

 

[jdm61]

Karl, do you have an Alro Metals/Supply in our neck of the woods? That is where I got my points.

I would love to know where I can buy the tapered edge wheels alone/individually.

 

[wcbill]

K and G Knife Supply has them, and they are great for cleaning up solder joints, etc. They will smooth out the solder, but not cut into blade or guard.
I have been using them for a long time. They are only about 1 inch in diameter, and tapered to a sharp edge. The edge can be easily reshaped to radius, Etc.

Bill

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Make sure you use the right type of Cratex wheels. They come in various grits and materials. I use the pink wheels for cleaning solder joints ( when necessary). Be cautious when using regular Cratex wheels in the guard area as they can make scratches or grooves that will be a lot of work to get out.

A better way to clean up excess solder is with a brass or bronze graver.

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

Karl, do you have an Alro Metals/Supply in our neck of the woods? That is where I got my points.

The only thing in my "neck of the woods" is bears and wolves.

 

[TJ Smith]

Yeah I would like to find some tapered wheels at least 1 inch thick. Try taking a electric engraver with a 1/8 brass rod with a graver point on those solder joints.
Take Care
TJ

 

[jdm61]

LOL. A bit of lifestyle change compared to South Florida, no?

The only thing in my "neck of the woods" is bears and wolves.