polishing wheels?

[gipelprup]

My apology if this is a repeat; not sure how the forum works. Need advice on scratch/file mark removal procedures. Would appreciate email responses, if possible. Between final bevel grinding and final finish, I have problems eradicating file marks and scratches. Also to get rid of carbon "crud" after heat-treat. I have a Scotch-Brite buffer wheel that adds shine, but doesn't remove the imperfections. Are there more "aggressive" wheels available? Where available? What are they called? Do they require buffing compound? Grease-based or dry? Anyone aware of a source of American-made (or other "quality") files? The Chinese and Mexican imports are pretty pathetic. Any advice appreciated! Tks! -- paulallen1942@aol.com.

 

[User27]

My apology if this is a repeat; not sure how the forum works. Need advice on scratch/file mark removal procedures. Would appreciate email responses, if possible. Between final bevel grinding and final finish, I have problems eradicating file marks and scratches. Also to get rid of carbon "crud" after heat-treat. I have a Scotch-Brite buffer wheel that adds shine, but doesn't remove the imperfections. Are there more "aggressive" wheels available? Where available? What are they called? Do they require buffing compound? Grease-based or dry? Anyone aware of a source of American-made (or other "quality") files? The Chinese and Mexican imports are pretty pathetic. Any advice appreciated! Tks! -- paulallen1942@aol.com.

I think you should post this on the knife maker part of the forums, the link is...https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/shop-talk-bladesmith-questions-and-answers.741/