The disk setup you see in this video is a stack of three 80 grit bristle disks- that’s pretty aggressive. Most of the time you can see I’m moving the disk at an angle to the rotation of the disks…except where I tip the disks up on the edge to clean up at a post base or flange. If you move the tool parallel to the spinning disks you’re more likely to make grooves that correspond with the disks in the stack. Since this is 80 grit, it’s just the first step in cleaning up and pre-conditioning the body for a patina…I’ll be working my way into gentler grits until it’s got the finish I’m looking for.

@@jeffreymassa gotcha! I’ve been trying to use the silicone polishing wheels you guys sell, but I’ve found they leave streaks as well, any suggestions for that? Thanks!

@@jacobgittelman1188 Similar technique with the silicone wheels- since these wheels have knife edge to start they can be very aggressive… which is great for getting into cracks and corners but dig in if not used with care. I try not to use the silicone wheels out on flatter surfaces but if I am I’ll tip the wheel at an angle to the work and push it along so that I’m using more of the side of the wheel. Very light pressure- the wheels only do work where they touch the material and pressing then down doesn’t increase the contact, it just increases the chances you’ll leave a groove. I mostly use the silicone wheels to contour edges and smooth joints, and use the bristle disks on larger surfaces. Just like any abrasive, you need to remove all of the scratches from the coarser grits as you move towards a finer finish (or you’re just polishing scratches) so it’s sometimes best to use less grit and more patience.

@@jeffreymassa thank you!

Thank you 🤗

How much is it?