Polishing needle-is this the right way?
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LadyCharlie
Mac-Valve Maestro!
When do you all use the Sharpenair Needle Sharpener?
When I happen to have a mishap and bend the tip of the needle that is what it is made for .
LadyCharlie
Mac-Valve Maestro!
Good to know. Thank you!
And they last a long long time.
DaveG
Airbush Analyst
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I think Herb described a process that sounds about perfect, but just in case... I use sanding wands made for modeling, which range in grit from 1000 through 12,000. I like them because they have a little "give" but are not overly squishy. I usually apply water to the grit, and lay the needle on the wand trying to keep the area I highlighted as flat as possible against the grit. I twist or spin the needle between my fingers on one hand, while applying downward pressure on the needle with the other, and draw it back away from the point. Like I am pulling it out from underneath my finger tip... I spend more time on higher grits, and usually only do this whole process after I have damaged a needle tip, and used the Sharpenair to straighten things out...
I think Herb described a process that sounds about perfect, but just in case... I use sanding wands made for modeling, which range in grit from 1000 through 12,000. I like them because they have a little "give" but are not overly squishy. I usually apply water to the grit, and lay the needle on the wand trying to keep the area I highlighted as flat as possible against the grit. I twist or spin the needle between my fingers on one hand, while applying downward pressure on the needle with the other, and draw it back away from the point. Like I am pulling it out from underneath my finger tip... I spend more time on higher grits, and usually only do this whole process after I have damaged a needle tip, and used the Sharpenair to straighten things out...
those pictures are what I needed. Thank you. Now I am good, no confusion. It's good I asked, cause I would do it the wrong way.I'm back
I think Herb described a process that sounds about perfect, but just in case... I use sanding wands made for modeling, which range in grit from 1000 through 12,000. I like them because they have a little "give" but are not overly squishy. I usually apply water to the grit, and lay the needle on the wand trying to keep the area I highlighted as flat as possible against the grit. I twist or spin the needle between my fingers on one hand, while applying downward pressure on the needle with the other, and draw it back away from the point. Like I am pulling it out from underneath my finger tip... I spend more time on higher grits, and usually only do this whole process after I have damaged a needle tip, and used the Sharpenair to straighten things out...
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