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Latest Stem Project - New Life
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<blockquote data-quote="Growley" data-source="post: 208914" data-attributes="member: 2408"><p>Very nicely done! Seeing how I hand make all of my stems, I understand how much of a process it is getting a raw material to look like glass. It takes a lot of work and you've done a great job! </p><p></p><p>I'm just going to throw this out there... If you're using buffing wheels, have you tried Red Tripoli and White Diamond (in that order) buffing compounds? If you get the right buffs (one for each compound), spin them at about 1750 RPMs or slower, you can get a really nice shine. You still have to work your way up through the sand paper grits, but those compounds can make a world of difference. </p><p></p><p>Don't know if that will help but I thought I'd try.</p><p></p><p>Great work on those stems. Your buddy will be very excited when he sees the outcome.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Growley, post: 208914, member: 2408"] Very nicely done! Seeing how I hand make all of my stems, I understand how much of a process it is getting a raw material to look like glass. It takes a lot of work and you've done a great job! I'm just going to throw this out there... If you're using buffing wheels, have you tried Red Tripoli and White Diamond (in that order) buffing compounds? If you get the right buffs (one for each compound), spin them at about 1750 RPMs or slower, you can get a really nice shine. You still have to work your way up through the sand paper grits, but those compounds can make a world of difference. Don't know if that will help but I thought I'd try. Great work on those stems. Your buddy will be very excited when he sees the outcome. [/QUOTE]
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