Tip For fluting MOP and Ivory.

[A T Barr]

If you try to polish between the ridges with a buffer, you will dull the edge.

After I file the ridges, I use 320 grit sandpaper wrapped around a 1/8" brass rod. Then, to get that sharp edged, professional look, I use an ear swab (ear cleaner) that I chucked into my variable speed Dremel.

I first use a toothpaste that has a polishing compound,like Ultra-Brite. Then use semi-chrome to get that final polish.


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[Pete Peterson]

Thanks for the tip, gotta do that in the future.

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[Darrel Ralph]

Great tip AT

A good way to put them in and make them look right side to side is to make two little blocks . Drill 2 holes the size of the file at the spacing you want for the flutes .
Put a rod the size of the file in one hole in the block and the file in the other. Then put your first flute in. The run the rod in the flute to put the next flute in. This keeps the flute in line on the material spacing wise.
Drill and tap the blocks to hold the rod and the file in place.

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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 06-19-2000).]

 

[Phillip Jones]

Great tips, guys. Thanks!

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[Pete Peterson]

Thanks Darrel, gonna use that one too.

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[A T Barr]

Darrel, yours is a good one also.

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