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Burl Cork question
Posted by: Fernando Torres (65.215.94.---)
Date: September 24, 2007 11:57PM


What is the best grit sandpaper to turn down burl cork? I tried with 60 and it still takes a while to get it down where I need it. Usually use cork.



Thanks
Fernando

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Randy Parpart (Putter) (---.nccray.com)
Date: September 25, 2007 12:35AM

I use a take-off (True Value model) of the Stanley Sure-Form to get it down to close to the size that I want then use some 60 grit open-style emory cloth and then down from there once it's getting smooth. Just finished one this moment, actually...

Putter
Williston, ND

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Bill Stevens (---.br.br.cox.net)
Date: September 25, 2007 06:38AM

Precision burl eater!

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Gon Fishn

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Matt Davis (---.prtel.com)
Date: September 25, 2007 07:45AM

Sur-Form to get to shape. 80, 120, 220, 320, 400 papers to finish.




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Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Ray Cover (---.dsl.stlsmo.swbell.net)
Date: September 25, 2007 07:56AM

I have been using this stuff called Dragon Skin by Red Devil. I have also seen it under a different manufacturer called Gator Skin.

It is kinda like a thin flexible cheese grater in sheet form. I like it becasie it takes down the cork without tearing out chunks and I can bend it to help blend shape changes in the handle as I turn. I bought a couple packs of it out of a clearance bin at a hardware store years ago and it is still going strong.

Once I have it rough shaped with the dragon skin I use the sandpaper like described above.

Ray

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: David Wyatt (---.dsl.netins.net)
Date: September 25, 2007 08:43AM


Floor sanding screen is another good option and is found in most hardware stores.

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Duane Richards (---.rn.hr.cox.net)
Date: September 25, 2007 03:35PM

Sur-Form to get to shape. 80, 220, 500gr papers to finish.

DR

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: billy brodrick (208.66.198.---)
Date: September 25, 2007 03:39PM

DR I have been doing 900 and 1500 as well just for a minute each and the added effort makes a huge difference Billy b-Rod

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Duane Richards (---.rn.hr.cox.net)
Date: September 25, 2007 03:47PM

Billy,

Thanks, I will try that.....I usualy take my acrylic grips down to 1500, so I'll easily give that a shot.

DR

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Re: Burl Cork question
Posted by: Fernando Torres (65.215.94.---)
Date: September 26, 2007 12:03AM



Thanks for the replies guys, will give one or more of the techniques a try and see what works best.

Fernando

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