Thanks Todd, I have done things similar to what you have noted but didn't want to go through that again unless absolutely necessary.? Maybe I was unclear as I am looking for a shop that does metal polishing.
Rex Gilmore Vienna, VA
-----Original Message----- From: Todd Teachout <thteach@sonic.net> To: r7glm@aol.com Sent: Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:14 pm Subject: Polisher
I have had very good experience using a hand "grinder" mounted onto a Park Bike stand. Replace the grinding wheel with a buffing wheel (3.5" to 7" in diameter - depending on the grinder and about 1" wide. With a red buffing compound the corrosion goes away quickly.?
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Grinders typically have an unloaded RPM of 6-9k. Polishers can appear to be the same but only go 1k to 3k RPM and often have an orbital disc for cars which is not so useful for bike components.?
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Be careful though. the wheel can grab the item and launch it through the work space or into you causing minor to major injury.?
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Wear grubby clothes as the rouge tends to fly also and often attaches to your hands and clothing. It does wash out pretty easily if accumulated in small amounts.?
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Todd Teachout?
Hercules, CA?