Featured Time for photos - a 4 day polishing project finished!

I pulled out my Dremel and experimented with the different buffing pads that came with large Dremel accessory bit kits I've purchased. I go through a lot of grinding, cutting and sanding bits when I restore frames but almost never use these buffing pads. I will now!

I used three different types of buffing pads. I set the variable speed to the lowest setting, and I used Flitz polish and found I barely needed to use any pressure with all three. This sterling bowl is dented and is going to be scrapped so it was perfect for experimenting. Unfortunately, the only time I can do this is late in the afternoon and my lighting isn't very good.

The first was a bullet shaped buffer. This was my least favorite, however, it might be useful for getting into deep detailed areas. It did a decent job, but using the long side of the buffer on this larger shape wasn't possible without hitting the metal. It might work for silverware. If I can find a piece to experiment on I will post the results. It didn't leave any permanent marks and there was no heat build up. It took longer to cover the same amount of area as the other two and I found I had to go over darker areas a few times.







This smaller round buffer did a better job than the bullet and was my second favorite of the three. It did a nice job, covered more area in less time than the bullet. I did have to go over the darker areas more than once. Again, no burning, no permanent marks or swirls.






This larger buffer was my favorite. It had a lighter feel, covered more area and it was fast. It even handled the darker areas much better than the other two buffers. The size also made it less likely to hit the metal. No heat problems, it didn't leave any permanent marks and required less pressure than the other two. I'm going to finish with this one. If the results are the same as this small area, this will be my new polishing technique. I will post back and let you know, hopefully, with better photographs.

 

Beautiful Master Sterling-you're powers at sniffing-out high end silver is truly jaw-dropping.If i had your skills,I might actually be able to make a living at this obsessive hobby.