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Vintage Surveyors transits seem to be almost the perfect blend of practical tool and work of art. It's unfortunate to see one in such a grave state as this one was. I hope you enjoy watching it brought back to life.
Links to some of the stuff in this video or that I regularly use if you're interested.
Zep Industrial Degreaser. Personally, I buy mine from Lowes for about 10 bucks. But you can check it out on Amazon if your curious
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Paint.
VHT wrinkle paint. amzn.to/3yIqKKh
Primer.
Krylon Filler Primer. amzn.to/3viifUbSanding.
Sandpaper.
Dura Gold Premium. Wet or Dry, Variety Pack Sandpaper.150-3000 grit. If you want to try a mirror finish the variety pack is a nice way to buy all the sandpaper you need with one click. Note: these are half sheets, not full sized. amzn.to/32kK8yI
Miady Sandpaper Variety Pack.Wet or Dry.120-3000. This is more economical than Dura- Gold. You get more sheets at a lower cost, and its still pretty good. amzn.to/32mIYCL
Sanding Drums for Dremel 432 pcs. These do not compare in quality to Dremel brand sanding drums. But over 400 pcs for under $20. amzn.to/3soWbFW
Bristle Disk.These have recently become an essential part of my tool kit. I don't have a favorite brand, however, these are the ones I'm currently using. amzn.to/2QaXiMf
Buffing Kit.
Purui Buffing Kit. I love this kit...period. I feel it transformed my Harbor Freight buffer. The Harbor freight buffer is great.The buffing wheels it comes with I don't care for. amzn.to/2Q9zNmN
And the rest.
Painters Pyramids.amzn.to/2OXG58z
Paint stir sticks. amzn.to/2RCUGqJ
Acetone. This is the Amazon link. amzn.to/3uXcNGj But, buy this at your local big box store for about 8 bucks.