High Polish With Sunshine Cloth Buffs on a Flex Shaft
Learn to reach a high polish by sanding through the grits, then using Sunshine cloth buffs on a flex shaft at light pressure.
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Flex Shaft Mandrels: 3M Radial Polishing Discs
Inspired by @sunlightsilver, a look at favorite flex shaft mandrels including the 3M radial polishing discs used since college.
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@sunlightsilver post got me thinking about my @foredomelectric flexshaft and curious what everyone else’s favorite mandrels are? I’ve been using the @3m radial polishing discs since I was in college ten years ago! Next time you’re at your bench take a pic and send DM it to me so I can share with the group! 🙏🏻🔨 #metalsmithsociety #jewelrytools #flexshaft #flexshaftlove #flexshafttools #jewelerstips #metalsmithy #metalsmithing #fabrication #jewelrycommunity
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Polishing Chain Wrapped Around a Wooden Mandrel
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Flex Shaft Belt Sander for Small Silver Pieces
A tool share from @dogvioletjewelry on using an Ikohe belt sander on a flex shaft to clean up sawn pieces and flatten bottoms.
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