Would a wire wheel on a drill press be a good start? I use them to polish barrels up before bluing. This isn't the same, of course, but it may be something to try.
I think it would be too brutal. I use for example buffing wheels on trigger guards and butt plates with good results but if there is fine detail in the brass it tends to mute it out a lot.Would a wire wheel on a drill press be a good start? I use them to polish barrels up before bluing. This isn't the same, of course, but it may be something to try.
I typically use a fine wire brush on a wheel after I have finished sanding and stoning the lock and had excellent results. Brownells sells a nice brush for doing barrels and other. You end up with a nice matt finish ready for polishing if you decide to go that way. I just leave as is. I asked Master Jack Brooks if he would engrave a lock for me. He told me I would save a lot of money if I did the finishing. For my Kibler Wood Runner. After I was done I decided to forgo the engraving it looked so nice. I spent a ton of time on it. The prism takes forever because of the heat treat but I just kept at it (nothing else to do lol). Good luck with itWould a wire wheel on a drill press be a good start? I use them to polish barrels up before bluing. This isn't the same, of course, but it may be something to try.
Speaking of Dremel type tools, my youngest son gave me a battery powered one and it is a revelation, much more positive control.This is one instance where the dreaded Dremel tool would be the solution. They make small barrel shaped felt tips that would be ideal for working the contours. The deeper crevices should be left as cast so the anchor profile would be darker, highlighting the brighter high spots. Tedious jewelry polishing, but it’s not a huge piece. It would look great if inlet to a depth that left the shiny floral scrollwork slightly proud of the flat wood.
Good tip, hadn't thought of using hot glue to hold stuff down.If it's flat you can heat glue or epoxy it to something flat to hold it while you work on it. A little heat will turn it loose when you're finished.
Hi Sam,Mr Dave- can you please describe your homemade scribing and stabbing in knife? Thank you.
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