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Removing bolt jeweling

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03 August 2023, 00:47
Tex84
Removing bolt jeweling
I have a model 70 bolt that has some mediocre jeweling, and I’m thinking I would just rather have a polished bolt to match my polished stainless extractor.

Any reason to not take some 400 grit paper and remove the jeweling? I can’t imagine that would remove enough metal to cause any issues with fit.
03 August 2023, 02:34
Bobster
Won't remove anything significant. I take the paper and back it with Duck Tape. Then use a shoeshine stroke.
03 August 2023, 03:34
jeffeosso
it's just surface polish - i'd start with 800 or finer


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03 August 2023, 03:51
dpcd
Belt sander with scotchbrite belts; 1x42; I use the maroon belts and finish with blue. Yes, jeweling, or engine turning, is very thin/light, but is actually ground into the steel.
I don't think 800 grit will remove fly spit. And I don't mean spit. Couldn't resist.
04 August 2023, 02:32
Atkinson
Youcan get a better smoother action if you use hones according to Jack Hogue, and I found it true after his advise and questioning other well known
smiths..


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