Review: Review the required content from this week regarding sanding and polishing.
Gun Polishing Tools Links to an external site., Gun Tests
Electropolishing & Fire Lapping Links to an external site., American Gunsmith
Metal Finishing: Polishing with Abrasive Stones Download Metal Finishing: Polishing with Abrasive Stones, American Gunsmith
Research: Come up with a realistic quote of purchasing the following equipment: a spindle/grinder polisher, a belt/disc sanding combo, a sandblasting cabinet, and a tumbler.
Reflect: As a beginning gunsmith, which decisions would you make regarding the purchase of polishing equipment? How important are these in the trade? Which accessories would you require? If need be, explain and/or provide a shop layout diagram of your future shop using these types of powered machines.
