Brilliant! I was going to mount my knobs on 1/4" dowels and chuck them in a battery drill. Would probably work but your idea seems like it will cause less damage to the plastic.
I just mount the knobs on a shaft of the same size as the potentiometer and mount it in cordless drill. Spin it up whilst holding a brasso impregnated cloth on it. It takes about 30 seconds to bring it back to brand new. As for suggrstions for steel wool .... it micro scratches and will never be as shiney as polishing.
I'm even cheaper, I don't even have a rotary tool, just use 0000 steel wool, It's great to have at hand, even for glass cleaning and wax polishing, Regards, J.
Also iv'e mounted knobs on salvaged potentiometer shafts in either the late or drill to re-surface them, even putting back a brushed finish on metal knobs, might help someone, Cheers, J.
@@electronicsoldandnew Ah, lucky you! I have just ordered one for £4.39. I've been polishing a lot of coins recently, and as you can imagine, this flings out a lot of dust & bits from the polisher at high velocity...
Excellent tutorial, you explained things perfectly so it’s very easy to understand.
Frank G : thank you.
So simple, but genius!
For a high shine with tripoli and rouge,,, you can use pieces of felt and do the same thing.
Brilliant! I was going to mount my knobs on 1/4" dowels and chuck them in a battery drill. Would probably work but your idea seems like it will cause less damage to the plastic.
Sincerely Yours : yes. Be careful or the plastic actually melts! Don’t ask how I know :)
I just mount the knobs on a shaft of the same size as the potentiometer and mount it in cordless drill.
Spin it up whilst holding a brasso impregnated cloth on it. It takes about 30 seconds to bring it back to brand new.
As for suggrstions for steel wool .... it micro scratches and will never be as shiney as polishing.
I'm even cheaper, I don't even have a rotary tool, just use 0000 steel wool, It's great to have at hand, even for glass cleaning and wax polishing, Regards, J.
Also iv'e mounted knobs on salvaged potentiometer shafts in either the late or drill to re-surface them, even putting back a brushed finish on metal knobs, might help someone, Cheers, J.
+Average Joe : thanks for your tip.
Excellent idea, thanks!
I really like that clear shield, to stop dust & debris flying off into your face! Where can i get one?
Mine came with the tool.
@@electronicsoldandnew Ah, lucky you! I have just ordered one for £4.39. I've been polishing a lot of coins recently, and as you can imagine, this flings out a lot of dust & bits from the polisher at high velocity...
You definitely need to protect your eyes.
@@electronicsoldandnew Definitely, I always wear specs!
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Great idea! Have you used this also for cleaning the chassis, or it's not a good idea? And about piano keys?
Piano key: yes
Chassis: not a good idea as it can be to abrasive and remove any protective layer.
@@electronicsoldandnew thanks!
this saved my life. thx.
What about using a compound on the pad?
you could, but i find it unnecessary.
Execellent Tip, Thanks for sharing.
Super method!
Alfred Neumann : works like a charm.
Thankyou bro
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genius..thanks