Making a Part Look Pretty

A buffing wheel can be an important tool also if you are looking for a shiny finish, especially on aluminum.
 
That shell mill is what comes with the hf and other mills and it is okay for some work but not much.



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For flat surfaces, you can sand/lap the surfaces using progressively finer wet/dry sandpaper then grades of scotchbrite pads. Rub the part in figure 8 pattern and machining marks will quickly disappear. Use a piece of glass or cheap 9x12 granite surface plate as the flat surface you tape the abrasive paper or scotchbrite to. You can get close to a mirror finish this way. For round parts, finish with emory cloth then scotchbrite in the lathe. A 1x42 belt sander with scotchbrite belt is also a great finishing tool.
 
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