Re: Tim's '55 Patrician

Posted by BigKev On 2016/3/29 11:10:00

That's pretty much what I did. Remove all the safety shields and tool rests and installed two different fabric wheels. I also used two different compounds. I found the edge of a large handheld file made a perfect tool for cleaning the wheels of old compound also.

If the bench grinder is on it's own stand and you can move it outside when you use it, it will avoid the mess of flying strands of thread from the wheel and the waxy compound that gets ejected.

Also, practice on something first. If the fabric wheel grabs an edge, it can throw the piece across the room. So the angle of attack is crucial. You never want to hold the trim in a way that the wheel can grab an edge.

Gloves and eye protection are a must.

Harbor Freight sells cheap grinders, and also all the polishing wheels and compound cheaply.