Scotch-Brite Tutorial

Great video TL...thanks for the education. What would that process do to a brand new non-user INFI satin finish? Would it scratch it or polish it?
 
It'd scratch it signifigantly. If it's a non user oil it or wax it and put it away. Never use abrasives on a piece you intend as a "collectors item" unless absolutely necessary.
 
oddly enough, the busse forum reminds me of the traditionals forum. You guys are always encouraging each other and sharing info. It's a great thing and it's what will keep my buying busses and slippies.

take care,
Brett
 
Thanks Tyr, if it wasn't for you I would still be using emory cloth. Those 3M wheels rule. I just wanted to suggest that on the grind marks and dimples, a cheap method of smoothing is an orbital sander. You can also shape with it, but need pretty good sanding discs for that. One more thing, steel wool is the only thing I've been very succesful at cleaning around the slabs with.

Thanks again you Nuclear Norseman, you're a true asset to our community.
 
Thanx for the tutorial as usual. I was at the Home Depot recently scoping out the SB pads and a Dremel. The pads were like you said only about 15 bucks. Might go back today and grab them. The stripper Im still researching for the most effective brands. Any advise out there?
 
Tyrkon--Nicely done tutorial!! Clear, easy to understand, to the point! Your experience as an educator shows! :thumbup: (Now...that said...what happened to that Technoviking guy? Dance, you big Norseman, you!!) :D:D:D
 
Did a quick internet search after watching the video and found this info on an auction site; hopefully the part numbers are correct. This is for the small diameter but wider wheels.

3M SCOTCH-BRITE
FLAP BRUSH WHEELS
3in. x 1-3/4in.
(75mm. x 45mm.)
SHANK: 1/4in. (6.35mm)
MOS: 8,500rpm
1LOT (3EA)
CONSISTING OF:
1ea. A-COURSE 3M SCOTCH-BRITE #04801105975
1ea. A-MEDIUM 3M SCOTCH-BRITE #04801105974
1ea. S-FINE 3M SCOTCH-BRITE #0480114781
THESE ITEMS RETAIL FOR AROUND $20.00 EACH (TOTAL VALUE: $60.00).
 
Tyrkon Lawson said:
Well here it is. Just a quick 9 minute tutorial showing how I use the Scotch-Brite drill attachments to give my stripped INFI a satin finish. I'll ad some pics tomorrow when I have better lighting. In the future I want to do one from stripping the blade to finishing the satin finish. This vid, however, begins after the stripping is finished so keep that in mind. I hope this helps out with those of you that contacted me with questions. :) Sorry if I ramble a bit but I am used to speaking to 8th graders. :p

CLICK ME

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Remember to post pics of your INFI if this works for you. Good luck. ;)​

Note: This is a big file so slower connections may want to let it load completely first then play it.
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Thanks Bro, That was great. :thumbup:
 
Great demo Tyrkon -- especially the simple but oh-so-important advice on making sure the wheel is turning away from the edge. Now THAT would make for some exciting video :eek:-- as long as it had a disclaimer "Nobody was injured as my Busse shot through the basement wall"
 
i sent wired45 a link to some wheels that i use made by 3m. hopefully he can get them cheaper than what they are listed for. they produce the satin finish that i put on most of my other knives. (i dont have my pc set up to view video's over the internet:()
 
Has anyone tried adding some kind of compound while using the scottbite drill to help the polish and to also keep it cooler? Like Brasso, metal polish, etc?
 
When using the pads by hand I like to add a bit of oil, keeps them cutting longer and they seem to stay a bit sharper.
 
Thanks for another informative video TL. Nice to know the Spec Ops fits the ASH too! :)
 
richard j: Great finish on tht blade. Thanks for the help with the info.

That's why I love this place. Someone get's a tiny snowball rolling down hill and it just gets bigger and bigger as each of you adds to it. Thanks for all the input here as I think together we will have a decent basic tutorial that might help others out.

YOU GUYS ROCK!

Note: Okay, I'm off to the hardware store and I'll try to address any specific questions here when I get back.

Thanks again guys. :D
 
Great job, Tyrkon! I'm going to have to try the second wheel. I tried the coarse spongy one in the past and didn't like the results. The "flap-wheel" looks like the way to go.
 
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