removing beadblast the easy way?

VampyreWolf

VampyreWolf

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I'm getting tired of my CRKT BearClaw, and am up to some work. What is the easiest way you know of to remove the beadblast from the entire knife? I'll take the handle slabs off, and work from there.

Currently only have 80, 120, 600, 1200 sand paper; dremel; mouse sander; die grinder; 4.5" angle grinder with wire brush(used for my machining projects when I'd get lazy polishing); 6" grinder(200 and 400 grit) with a buffing wheel set aside...

not the best equipment, but it works...
 
Maybe I can help. I would put some 600g on that mouse and sand the bead blast off. then you can hand rub 600 and 1200. stay with that, or polish. Even etch. you always have options. Paul
 
I've never fooled with bead blasting but the first thing I'd try would be buffing the blade. Might be enough of an effect to satisfy you. If that doesn't work, step down to the 600 and hand rub.
 
You could use a green scotchbrite pad, but it might leave the grind line less defined. Its important to make sure you only rub the pad in one direction so the satin finish is even. You could also use sandpaper, I'd try starting off with 360 grit or 400 grit, nothing coarser, and back the pad with something pretty firm. Some people say a rubber eraser works great, and it would probably be better than a hard sanding block for the bearclaw, because of the recurve. I haven't actually used the sandpaper method on a CRKT knife, but I know with the scotchbrite pad, the CRKT logo and etch are still visible once you're done.
 
You may want to try just buffing. Beadblast is not that deep and I have found it buffs out fairly easy. If not go with a little 600 grit first and then buff! I would start my buff with lapping compound for the buffer. Home Depot sells it. Cuts quick!
 
OK, I'll start with the sandpaper today. Just found my block from wood working projects.

hard foam, about 3"x5"x1.5", but still has enough flex that I can bend it by hand.
 
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