Questions about ScotchBriting

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flash900

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I remember a thread a few years ago about ScotchBriting, but it did not explain exactly what that is.
I know it when I see -- but how is it done?
Is orange peeling another name for ScotchBriting?
If so, would you also beadblast after doing the orange peeling?
I want to have this done on scales, not the blade.
Thanks for your help.
 
Scotchbrite is a belt used to finish or clean steel depending on its grit. In pads, It’s the material that is used to scrub pots & pans. Available at most hardware stores.
 
Thanks, Laurence.
So what is orange peeling -- and is that completely different than ScotchBriting?
 
Slightly off topic, but I had an ultra fine Scotch belt break on me a couple days ago. Man, it jerked the blade out of my hand and threw it down harder than I possibly could have if I would have tried! I’ve had a few belts break in the last few years but this was probably 5X more aggressive of a pop and grab than I’ve seen with a belt before.
 
Rhinoknives1 said:
Scotchbrite is a belt used to finish or clean steel depending on its grit. In pads, It’s the material that is used to scrub pots & pans. Available at most hardware stores.
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If you don’t mind, I have a couple questions. What grit would you sand the blade to before using the scotchbrite? What type of scotchbrite do you recommend? I am trying to improve the finish on my blades. They tend to look smudged and have micro scratches when I try to hand sand.
 
i go to A65 gator belt then blue scottbrite belt with some black buffing compound loaded into it
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TheEdge01 said:
If you don’t mind, I have a couple questions. What grit would you sand the blade to before using the scotchbrite? What type of scotchbrite do you recommend? I am trying to improve the finish on my blades. They tend to look smudged and have micro scratches when I try to hand sand.
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There are four colors, most aggressive is Brown, then Maroon, Blue and super fine is the Grey . I may have the last to mixed up. I haven’t been in the shop for a while. Had to have my spine operated on. ———————I suggest you start with real 3M Scotchbrite belts. There are other brands. I take my blades to 220 grit and then the Maroon belt on down. I’ve also just gone to 120G and started with the Brown coarse Scotchbrite & down. I make Culinary knives so I Don’t like a mirror polish. I want a brush satin finish. We all work out our own systems/progressions of grinding & finishing our blades I suggest you Buy all four. You’ll be surprised by all of the uses you will find like reconditioning a old rusty blade etc. the belts last years if you do do something stupid like put the tip of a sharpened knife into while reconning it. Ask me how I know!:rolleyes:
 
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