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Old 10-06-2008, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jplinville View Post
I understand ya!

FYI...the graining of the steel is done with course 3M Scotchbrite pads. i believe they are light brown in color. The hard part is keeping the grain straight!
Scotch brite 7446 pads.. I have 3

those are used for blending the grain.. cleaning etc..

graining is done by a special tool that spins at 1000 rpms and no higher with a flapper wheel and 80 grit paper.. One just went for $700 on ebay
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