I have polished up some brass parts but I have found that their is a wax residue left behind on the parts, what is the best way to remove it and will a coating of clear silicone polish ( mer, ect ) keep it from tarnishing to quickley
@NIGHTWATCHERUK01 Hi, the wax is the excess polish (maybe you are using a little too much?) I usually remove it with a de-greaser, in my case clutch and brake cleaner (mechanic's choice).
I also clean my fingers before the final canton flannel stage (see the difference between 5:39 and 6:25?)
The use of "Vienna lime" on the final flannel is also a good idea, it helps remove any residues left over.
i work in a machine shop and its much safer to polish with a buffing wheel in a coll-it a instead of a 3 jaw chuck and why only buff at 600rpm? in our shop we buff at 3000rpm
I did put a rather bold disclaimer at the beginning stating that it wasn't exactly safe!
Also there is an annotation directing you to a new version of the mop holder at the start of the video...
I'm trying my best to aid people in technique..not telling them to use a lathe.
I am currently editing a video (torch #4) to be uploaded tonight/tomorrow that shows the new mop arbour in place.... and I run at 1800rpm since my confidence has grown :-)
"The chuck has no mercy." LOL! I think it might be slightly safer to have the mops in a collet in my vertical mill. At least it's a smaller spinning thing with less to grab my hand.
The video was very ...interesting, and the link to madmodder was useful (though sometimes it's hard to find things over there.) I'd never seen anybody demonstrate the correct direction to wipe the part for each stage of the polishing, so that was new and very useful.
I had to hunt down a demonstration from a machining friend to aid me, that's why I made this video. So that others could see the technique.
I suppose the search engines on many sites are not quite upto it? Searching even on the all singing and dancing "Google" will still throw you many odd results!
How much does this alter the dimension of the part i.e. do you need to make an allowance for the final dimension? Thank you for providing these instructional videos - they are priceless! It is amazing that someone can have the patience and selflessness to provide an education for free!! Best regards.
Thank you for the nice words.I try to pass on much of the knowledge shared with me.
Some of this stuff took me ages to find out about,so I help others find it faster :-)
Now,the question..
The polishing will remove "an amount" of the material,it depends on the how course the cutting compound is,the pressure applied and how long you keep the part in contact with the mop... You see how easy the blending was.
It takes a bit of practice. The flatting/preparation is very important.
I'm going to be re-making this video soon with the safer attachment that I have made instead of the lathe chuck... Which is universally recognised and VERY DANGEROUS!
until then the attachment can be viewed at ***** w w w . MadModder . net ***** in the "finishing" section.
Hope you post videos of things you make? They might just help inspire others!! :-)
heh im not quite at the stage of actually making anything remotely like a working engine yet, i mostly play around when i get a chance but ive been thinking of some ideas about how i would make mine and migh soon actually endevour to make it! I dont actually own a lathe only have access to one around 2-3 days a week.
It all depends on what type of engine you settle on.... A small air/steam powered wobbler is relativly quick and simple (If not fancied,styled up) to make.... Well that's what they always told me!
If your into internal combustion engines.... Then you're in it for a bit longer. well most people would be.... There are exceptions to every rule... There are some truely brilliant machinists out there!
I know you've made a better holder but I was just thinking that a collet chuck would be a better option than the regular 3 or 4 jaw. It would give that little extra clearance.
I'm aware of the benefits of a collet chuck...I just simply do not have the funds at this time to purchase a new chuck and all of the collets to make it viable.If your offering... :-)
I will have one in the future..But these things take time.
The new holder viewable at MADMODDER . NET is cheap and far,far safer than even a collet chuck..Well it will be when the thread cover is made(next job before next polishing session)
Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.
Yeah I know what it's like. I made the previous comment before I saw your vid. It's so simple it's genius. Are the threads really that much of a danger? It's hard to tell from the vid. I can imagine any edged surface at speed would cut hands quite well. Thanks for showing me a use for a tapered blank. I saw them at arceurotrade recently and wondered what they could be used for.
and size of bench with press and miltiformer plus 0.4x0.4M surface plate on it.... 2300x600mm!!!
Where would you mount this grinder?
There just isn't the room!!
As now displayed on the video I have made a much safer devise to hold the mops... Still using my lathe though. Visit "Madmodder (dot)net" to see the alteration made.
An excellent educational video that has revealed to me, for the first time, the techniques required for successful polishing of small components. John S
I have polished up some brass parts but I have found that their is a wax residue left behind on the parts, what is the best way to remove it and will a coating of clear silicone polish ( mer, ect ) keep it from tarnishing to quickley
NIGHTWATCHERUK01 8 months ago
@NIGHTWATCHERUK01 Hi, the wax is the excess polish (maybe you are using a little too much?) I usually remove it with a de-greaser, in my case clutch and brake cleaner (mechanic's choice).
I also clean my fingers before the final canton flannel stage (see the difference between 5:39 and 6:25?)
The use of "Vienna lime" on the final flannel is also a good idea, it helps remove any residues left over.
And finally, I use furniture polish :-)
Good luck. Hope that helps?
Dividedhead 8 months ago
Hi,
Excellent video - and 'brilliant' results.
Just got myself the mops and wax bars and am converting a cheap wheel grinder to take the mops.
Your video is great - and showed what can be done.
Many thanks.
TheElsyd 1 year ago
@TheElsyd Thank you.
Just glad that the video is still doing what I made it to do.... Show technique :-)
Hope it helps you get some good results with your grinder conversion.
Have fun, stay alert! (they do like to steal your work!!)
Ralph.
Dividedhead 1 year ago
i work in a machine shop and its much safer to polish with a buffing wheel in a coll-it a instead of a 3 jaw chuck and why only buff at 600rpm? in our shop we buff at 3000rpm
bigvthe123 2 years ago
Hi.
I do not work in a machine shop :)
I did put a rather bold disclaimer at the beginning stating that it wasn't exactly safe!
Also there is an annotation directing you to a new version of the mop holder at the start of the video...
I'm trying my best to aid people in technique..not telling them to use a lathe.
I am currently editing a video (torch #4) to be uploaded tonight/tomorrow that shows the new mop arbour in place.... and I run at 1800rpm since my confidence has grown :-)
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
hey sorry that was kinda assholish on my part my apologies
bigvthe123 2 years ago
No big deal Chief.... Just a bit of a gentle pointer!
Takes hours to edit the films let alone record all the detailed shots!
Anyway, posted the video of the final torch build (video response above) This shows the new much safer arbour.
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
Ok i knew you could get things shiny but that is better then i thought.
dtiydr 2 years ago
Better than I first though too :-)
Dividedhead 2 years ago
"The chuck has no mercy." LOL! I think it might be slightly safer to have the mops in a collet in my vertical mill. At least it's a smaller spinning thing with less to grab my hand.
artgoat 2 years ago
It's true... No mercy at all!
I have a new design to hold the mops now... A huge amount safer even than a collet chuck, a lot less metal spinning around!
All viewable at w w w . madmodder . n e t
Hope you found something useful in the video?
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
The video was very ...interesting, and the link to madmodder was useful (though sometimes it's hard to find things over there.) I'd never seen anybody demonstrate the correct direction to wipe the part for each stage of the polishing, so that was new and very useful.
artgoat 2 years ago
Glad it was all worth it :-)
If it helps someone then that's "job done!"
I had to hunt down a demonstration from a machining friend to aid me, that's why I made this video. So that others could see the technique.
I suppose the search engines on many sites are not quite upto it? Searching even on the all singing and dancing "Google" will still throw you many odd results!
Glad you took the time to have a look :-)
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
How much does this alter the dimension of the part i.e. do you need to make an allowance for the final dimension? Thank you for providing these instructional videos - they are priceless! It is amazing that someone can have the patience and selflessness to provide an education for free!! Best regards.
mctotty 2 years ago
Hi,
Thank you for the nice words.I try to pass on much of the knowledge shared with me.
Some of this stuff took me ages to find out about,so I help others find it faster :-)
Now,the question..
The polishing will remove "an amount" of the material,it depends on the how course the cutting compound is,the pressure applied and how long you keep the part in contact with the mop... You see how easy the blending was.
It takes a bit of practice. The flatting/preparation is very important.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
I'm going to be re-making this video soon with the safer attachment that I have made instead of the lathe chuck... Which is universally recognised and VERY DANGEROUS!
until then the attachment can be viewed at ***** w w w . MadModder . net ***** in the "finishing" section.
Hope you post videos of things you make? They might just help inspire others!! :-)
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
heh im not quite at the stage of actually making anything remotely like a working engine yet, i mostly play around when i get a chance but ive been thinking of some ideas about how i would make mine and migh soon actually endevour to make it! I dont actually own a lathe only have access to one around 2-3 days a week.
mctotty 2 years ago
It all depends on what type of engine you settle on.... A small air/steam powered wobbler is relativly quick and simple (If not fancied,styled up) to make.... Well that's what they always told me!
If your into internal combustion engines.... Then you're in it for a bit longer. well most people would be.... There are exceptions to every rule... There are some truely brilliant machinists out there!
Good luck, have fun and "play" safe :-)
Ralph.
Dividedhead 2 years ago
I know you've made a better holder but I was just thinking that a collet chuck would be a better option than the regular 3 or 4 jaw. It would give that little extra clearance.
shazdee 3 years ago
I'm aware of the benefits of a collet chuck...I just simply do not have the funds at this time to purchase a new chuck and all of the collets to make it viable.If your offering... :-)
I will have one in the future..But these things take time.
The new holder viewable at MADMODDER . NET is cheap and far,far safer than even a collet chuck..Well it will be when the thread cover is made(next job before next polishing session)
Thank you for taking the time to view and comment.
Ralph.
Dividedhead 3 years ago
Yeah I know what it's like. I made the previous comment before I saw your vid. It's so simple it's genius. Are the threads really that much of a danger? It's hard to tell from the vid. I can imagine any edged surface at speed would cut hands quite well. Thanks for showing me a use for a tapered blank. I saw them at arceurotrade recently and wondered what they could be used for.
shazdee 3 years ago
Ha, I just sent you an e-mither explaining further!! :-)
must have crossed over the airwaves!!?
I will be covering the threads, they could catch things and draw them into the machine....Not what I would like to either see of feel!
Tapered blanks are very useful little purchases ;-)
Glad you are happy with the re-design,and happy that I've helped you see what the blanks are for.
I'll make a new vid using this setup soon, then might have to delete this one?
I'll see how I feel?
Ralph.
Dividedhead 3 years ago
price of a late ???
price of a bench grinder ???
you do the math but i like the fact that you did it
singful 3 years ago
Size of workshop 2500x2500mm !
Size of lathe 1500x500mm!
Size of mill on bench 1500x500mm!
size of press 500x500mm!
size of multi former 500x500mm!
and size of bench with press and miltiformer plus 0.4x0.4M surface plate on it.... 2300x600mm!!!
Where would you mount this grinder?
There just isn't the room!!
As now displayed on the video I have made a much safer devise to hold the mops... Still using my lathe though. Visit "Madmodder (dot)net" to see the alteration made.
Ralph.
Dividedhead 3 years ago
I have built a new holder for the polishing mops.
It is far safer and you can get to both sides of the mop without the threat of the chuck.
To see this new design go to
MadModder (dot) net
and look at the 'polishing and blasting' topic.
Ralph.
Dividedhead 3 years ago
Congratulations for instruction.
Great result.
tryally 3 years ago
Thank you, I tried to make sure that it was clear.
I am glad you like the results too.
Ralph.
Dividedhead 3 years ago
Thank you John, That's all I made it for. :-)
Dividedhead 3 years ago
An excellent educational video that has revealed to me, for the first time, the techniques required for successful polishing of small components. John S
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