DIY Brass RM2

[tmel]

So,

My RM2 is pretty scratched up from some idiocy and needle nose pliers.

Interested in sanding all the silver off and getting down to that brass so it looks a bit nicer. What type of sand paper should I start with?

 

[patsfan1130]

I have sanded 2 of mine using 200 grit, a 510 connector and my cordless drill. Has worked very well.
HTH

 

[tmel]

Can you explain the 510 connector part? I was just gonna try doing it by hand....would it take forever?

 

[patsfan1130]

Doing it by hand would certainly take longer but the end result would be the same. I used a 510 to 510 connector to connect to the drill as to not damage the atty

 

[Filthy-Beast]

You put it on a 510 extender to protect the threads and then lock that into the jaws of the drill. Really makes it easy and uniform. By hand is doable but I wouldn't want to. Use wet dry / emery. Start with 200 or 220 and go up until you get the shine you want. I go to a mirror finish by stepping through 220, 320, 400, 600, 1500, 2000. More time spent at low grits equals a lot less time needed at higher grits.

 

[canoeist]

Doing it by hand would certainly take longer but the end result would be the same. I used a 510 to 510 connector to connect to the drill as to not damage the atty

#$%^ - Now I need a 510 connector.

 

[Izan]

You put it on a 510 extender to protect the threads and then lock that into the jaws of the drill. Really makes it easy and uniform. By hand is doable but I wouldn't want to. Use wet dry / emery. Start with 200 or 220 and go up until you get the shine you want. I go to a mirror finish by stepping through 220, 320, 400, 600, 1500, 2000. More time spent at low grits equals a lot less time needed at higher grits.

Tighten the chuck...
Then tighten it again... start at a low speed. TRUST ME on this.
I never knew 18 grams could hurt so much or leave such a nice bruise above my eye.
Pro tip: under the chrome is copper, under that is the brass.
Be safe
I