I used to use a 3/4" drill mandrel with a sueded leather pad and ultra fine lapping compound. On aluminum, it would give you a good swirl pattern, but on stainless, it would give you a strong prismatic effect.
I think using the ultra fine lapping compound is the secret for steel. Ive found that using normal metal polish that you might use for a set of alluminum wheels or exhaust tips works wonders. I used a wooden dowel as my tool and had really good results. Ive heard using oil and a fine carbide abrasive gives a great less shiny finish on steel.
Great video crafty B! I've used cratex before, but never had a fixture. Super simple down and dirty fixture works great! Thanks for passing that along.
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Nicely done. This is the best results I've seen demonstrated on any video so far.
Wow, we're so impressed! Thanks for loving our products!
I used to use a 3/4" drill mandrel with a sueded leather pad and ultra fine lapping compound. On aluminum, it would give you a good swirl pattern, but on stainless, it would give you a strong prismatic effect.
I think using the ultra fine lapping compound is the secret for steel. Ive found that using normal metal polish that you might use for a set of alluminum wheels or exhaust tips works wonders. I used a wooden dowel as my tool and had really good results. Ive heard using oil and a fine carbide abrasive gives a great less shiny finish on steel.
More people should just do the video and be done with it just like this
Thank you!
Great video! Thanks
I've only just found this video. I'm very impressed with this method. The best results I've seen anyone produce so far.
Great video crafty B! I've used cratex before, but never had a fixture. Super simple down and dirty fixture works great! Thanks for passing that along.
Thanks man! Yes Cratex is the best going, the fixture can be as big or small
as needed!
Thanks! fixture is simple and it works.
Gonna have to try that, thanks Crafty B !!!!!!!
Do it! I hope you found this video informative thanks for watching!
Excellent!
Fantastic!
Thank you Vince
So I can make swirls with out a drill? I have a 3" long plate by 1". I want to give it texture.
You must have some big drill chucks? Or whats the secret to holding the larger Cratex?
A lathe to turn one end down to be chucked up
Flat is easy. How would you engine turn a motorcycle tank?
What grit level do you recommend for aluminium ?? I want to get into engine turning
Hello I use brown or medium grit and have had good results 👍
@@KBrown6700 thanks alot ! 👍🏻❤
What do I use for stainless steel
Cratex stick will would great on stainless. I use medium grit brown and they sell it in different diameters. eBay or Amazon sells it
Where does one get the cratek sticks? Thanks for the sweet videos!
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