Polishing small componants on a lathe.

Just an instructional vid' on polishig.
It is aimed at helping in technique not telling people to use their lathe this way... polishing machines are available and could be built. I do not have the room for that and this way serves me very well.

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[NIGHTWATCHERUK01]

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

[Dividedhead]

@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?

[TheElsyd]

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.

[Dividedhead]

@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]

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.

[bigvthe123]

hey sorry that was kinda assholish on my part my apologies

[Dividedhead]

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.

[bigvthe123]

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

[Dividedhead]

Better than I first though too :-)

[dtiydr]

Ok i knew you could get things shiny but that is better then i thought.