Polishing Gunwork/GA

[Jules Winnfield]

I’d like to get a slide [only] polished to a mirror finish for a Colt model 1903 Pocket Hammerless. Not interested in out sourcing the work to neighboring states…so who’s does good work here in GA?

 

[4ssss]

Do it yourself with a buffing wheel on a bench grinder and some rouge.

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Do it yourself with a buffing wheel on a bench grinder and some rouge.

If I had the gear, I sure would.
I don’t think it’s gonna turn out to well using a dremmel.

 

[4ssss]

If I had the gear, I sure would.
I don’t think it’s gonna turn out to well using a dremmel.

Here's one for cheap from Harbor Freight. A gunsmith will charge you double that at least to do it. When you're done sell it at half price on here. I'll bet someone will buy it.

6 in. Buffer

Amazing deals on this 6In Buffer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[Jules Winnfield]

Here's one for cheap from Harbor Freight. A gunsmith will charge you double that at least to do it. When you're done sell it at half price on here. I'll bet someone will buy it.

6 in. Buffer

Amazing deals on this 6In Buffer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Thx man…

 

[glocker]

Would some flitz be too abrasive to use to polish?

 

[CTS Tactical]

Would some flitz be too abrasive to use to polish?

No

 

[gregar]

Buffing metal is best done with a large diameter wheel at low speeds.

 

[cmshoot]

Are you going to blue it after polishing?

 

[cmshoot]

I would be very carefully about using buffing wheels. That's how you end up with rounded off corners, and faint/dished out lettering and slide serrations. Best done by hand with various grits and tools.