Tallinar
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I recently picked up a Stoeger Uplander SxS shotgun with intent to slick it up as an amateur gunsmithing project.
I'm currently trying to polish up the mating surfaces where the forearm pivots off the receiver under the rib. I have a Dremel tool with some simple felt pads, and some red polishing compound (the stuff that comes with the Dremel kit). I spent some time working on these surfaces this evening, but don't really notice much of a difference on the surface. There are definitely some spots where I can feel a little more smoothness, but overall it's hard to tell that I did anything.
I can't tell if I am just being too delicate, or if maybe I need a more abrasive tool or compound to buff this thing out. It's definitely possible that I am just not applying enough buffing pressure, too afraid to damage something. I'll be honest, part of the reason I am doing this is to try to grow in my mechanical ability and confidence.
Can anyone suggest a good way to try to smooth out these kinds of metal surfaces? If you use a Dremel tool, what kind of head do you use? Or do you just go at it with sandpaper?
Thanks.
I'm currently trying to polish up the mating surfaces where the forearm pivots off the receiver under the rib. I have a Dremel tool with some simple felt pads, and some red polishing compound (the stuff that comes with the Dremel kit). I spent some time working on these surfaces this evening, but don't really notice much of a difference on the surface. There are definitely some spots where I can feel a little more smoothness, but overall it's hard to tell that I did anything.
I can't tell if I am just being too delicate, or if maybe I need a more abrasive tool or compound to buff this thing out. It's definitely possible that I am just not applying enough buffing pressure, too afraid to damage something. I'll be honest, part of the reason I am doing this is to try to grow in my mechanical ability and confidence.
Can anyone suggest a good way to try to smooth out these kinds of metal surfaces? If you use a Dremel tool, what kind of head do you use? Or do you just go at it with sandpaper?
Thanks.
