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Offline Chuck

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Re-graining metal guides
« on: February 20, 2009, 04:12:24 PM »
I noticed that a lot of you use sandpaper or other means to clean guides.  I found the perfect tool and it makes the job not only easy but provides excellent results.  From my quickie restoration guide:

http://www.chucksarcade.com/restorations_cleaning_four.shtml

I think they run about 5 bucks a piece and I usually buy a new one every couple of restores.  The guides do come out looking new.

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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #1 on: February 20, 2009, 04:28:54 PM »

I'll be looking for one at our local bunnings this weekend !

Great tip

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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #2 on: February 20, 2009, 07:22:55 PM »


Sold, Looking at that i will be getting one as well. ^^^
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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2009, 03:53:28 PM »
Often wondered how they come up so nice ill definately be investing in one

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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2009, 12:04:23 PM »
Chuck,

I'm planning to give your method a try on my next rebuild.

Do you use a wet method with windex as well, or completely dry?

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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2009, 12:50:19 PM »


Sold, Looking at that i will be getting one as well. ^^^

you buy everthing  ,  shit my coffee  cleans  rust of legs  too   but I dont see you drinking my cofee  :lol

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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2009, 12:04:34 PM »
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you buy everthing  ,  shit my coffee  cleans  rust of legs  too   but I dont see you drinking my cofee 

Not any more,no room left #@#.Never have and never will drink your coffee, I'm a TEA man. <.>
Tried it on a spare pharaoh ramp i had,very good as it took all the mark including the line in the middle off it. ^^^
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Re: Re-graining metal guides
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2009, 02:31:50 PM »
youv'e got me
ill be buying one this weekend
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