long40shot
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Has anyone jeweled a bolt? I've got a bolt I'd like to do.
Matt
Matt
That's what is on the end of pencils. Though it's not in different grit .After a bit of internet research, i found a Cratex rubberized abrasive rod. I'm going to give them a go.
I must admit I've never heard of fiberglass type . It's true the eraser by itself doesn't last long , same with the cratex . If you dip the eraser in valve lapping compound it cuts deep . Lately I've found diamond dust on Amazon, using erasers with grease on its tip dipped lightly in the diamond dust . Works fast , deep and is of course more expensive. The 600 grit compound is about $7 and it'll be enough for 1 bolt .I spend half my life putting some sort of finish on metal...well, not really half, but it sure seems that way sometimes. From firearms to Rolex watches, high chrome looking polish to heavy bead blast to the jewelling on model 12 bolts. I never had much luck with the eraser or cratex or any other "rubber" type device. It will make it look just about right, but it wont last very long if you shoot the gun much. Seems like it just rubs right off. Brownell's has little wire brushes that do okay. The best thing I have used is the fiberglass type, but you have to be careful, the fiberglass is heavier than say insulation, which will cause an itch....this stuff causes pain and infection and it's just small enough that you cant see it. It works though and if you are careful and wear gloves it wont bother you. Sorry, I am not much help on where to get them...I have several. They do last a long time and I cannot remember where it was that I got them. I think they are used more in the watch refinishing industry. I just looked and Brownell's has the wire brushes but not the fiberglass. As far as adding or using compound, 120 grit sticks in my mind....been a little while.
Edit: the fiberglass type is a quick and fairly deep cutting tool that you don't have to spin fast or necessarily even use a power tool...it can be done by hand and doesn't need any added abrasives. It looks more like an ink pen and you turn the top to push out more glass "brush" as you go.