Videos tagged with Abrasives

This video demonstrates essential metal polishing techniques for firearm finishing, focusing on preparing parts for bluing. Larry Potterfield emphasizes starting with coarser grits (like 100) to remove pits and scratches, progressing to finer grits (240, 320) for a smooth finish. He highlights the importance of using fixtures for small or difficult-to-hold parts to ensure an even surface.

This video details the essential steps for polishing a rifle barrel to achieve a professional blued finish. It covers thorough cleaning, degreasing, and progressive abrasive use from 120 to 220 grit. Key techniques include lengthwise polishing, cross-polishing with a 'shoe shine' motion, and using a hobby lathe for the final smooth surface.