satin finishing blades

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John S.

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What kind of block or device do you suggest for hand sanding tempered blades. I have seen what Bob Engnath suggests in his catalog & would like something for 2 hands. I am also interested in a neat holding clip for the sand paper. I think the pink school eraser is a good idea but its too short. Does anyone have some plans on making such a hand sanding device. I will be glad to send a prepaid envelope if you draw it out or xerox yours.

thanks in advance

john s.
 
I used a small rectangle of wood and fit an old bicycle innertube over it. Works great!
 
I like to use a wood paint ster stick. Glue the paper on with rubber cement. the stick is stiff but it will bend if you need to apply more presher in one spot.
 
I use a piece of black micarta and use spray-on adhesive. Seems to work great for me. I added a block of wood on top of the micarta to give my hands some relief (they cramped up before I added the block)
 
I use a block of oak (anything here will do)
Then glue leather to one side and grind it flat. Radius the corners for corner work. I just wrap the sc sheet around the black and hold it with my fingers tight . If you keep moving the paper it will cut fast and save time.
Then when im about ready to stroke the finish on I use a sanding belt cleaner. These are gum rubber and conform to the blade shape ..
 
I use 3/4" square block of wood or micarta with a metal stip held n place wth 2 screws an one side and a leather strip glued to the other side. The metal strip holds the paper in place and the corners of the block allow you to get into tight places. I also use a solution of 50% kerosene, 30% cutting oil, and 20% oil of winergree. (drug Store). This is a formula that metal engravers use when engraving. It works real well when doing a satin finish. If this isnt available, you can also use Kool Tool II. This puts on a very nice sheen to the steel. Your choice!

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There's a trick that Larry Harley let me in on to do a "quick down & dirty" satin finish on a blade:

Sand the blade to 600 grit, then take a fine wire wheel (0.008") on your buffer, load the wheel with Clover Compound Valve Grinding Paste, and buff the blade.
Turns out nice with practice, but be warned....the first time you turn on the buffer, cover the wheel with a small cardboard box
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(Harley left this small step out when he told me the technique)
Harry (spatterpossum) Jensen
 
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