New find for buffers

[1984nitro]

I am just telling this because I found this out today,
You may aready know this, feel free to think that I am dumb for just finding out.
I found that after tempering the blade it is very easy to get the oxidation off with the buffer and compound. I like to have my blade to a satin finish before heat treat so as to cut down on the sand paper used because it doesnt last long on hardened blade. Now with the buff all I have to do it buff it and sharpen. I dont have to try and sand all the oxidation off by hand.
Hope this Helps
Eric Knight

 

[Big Smitty]

Exactly what I do. Took me a while to figure it out also. Makes huge difference!

 

[Steven Kelly]

sisal wheel and some black magic compound does it for me!!!

 

[Leu Custom]

I personally use a concentric sewn cotton wheel and compound betwene 200 and 400 grit. Then again, I don't forge blades, so it comes off pretty easy if there's any at all that is in the first place!