[ATM] shop tip

[keith.h.taylor at worldnet.att.net (Keith Taylor)]

When using steel wool, you have to be very careful as minute particles
of steel will remain stuck in the grain of the wood, and eventually will
rust and ruin the finish if not thoroughly removed. Also, some steel
wools are made from scrap from machining processes, and contain
quanitites of cutting oil. Before using on wood, check to make sure it
is not contaminated with oil, or soak it in a thinner to remove any
remaining oils. To avoid all that fuss, I now use Scotch-Brite hand pads
exclusively for any situation where I formerly used steel wool. Scotch
Brite will also give a beautiful brushed apearence on Aluminum such as
6061-T6 grade used in aircraft work. For a nice brushed look, I use the
medium (maroon) hand pads and light pressure. For a highly polished
look, the White Fine grade works as well as 0000 steel wool, and leaves
no small particles that can rust and mar the finish.
Keith Taylor     Jefferson, Maine
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob May" <bobmay@nethere.com>
To: "atml" <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [ATM] shop tip


> Steel wool tends to act as a whole bunch of small scrapers and makes a
> somewhat really fine scratched surface that can be waxed and made very
> smooth.
> Bob May
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