about to lap my SI-97

zexmarquies01 · Feb 25, 2005

here in a few hours, i'm headed to go get some sandpaper and such, to lap my SI-97. i want to lap off the nickel plating on the bottom, to expose the copper.

i am just wondering on what grits would help me out the most in doing this. so i don't waste money buying grits i don't need.

i want to do this correctly, and in minimal ammount of time ( i understand it will take some time to do this ).

So any recomendations on some good grits and tools to do this with?

man_utd · Feb 25, 2005

300, 600, 1200, 2500 are what I prefer.

If you want to cut some corners, up to 1200 is good.

Electron Chaser · Feb 25, 2005

Take your time and make sure you are doing it on a flat surface. Glass, Mirror, Formica Countertop etc. And above all else keep the base flat to the sandpaper. Good luck and post pics when you are done.

zexmarquies01 · Feb 25, 2005

yeah, luckely i'm at a friends house, and he has a webcam, and a digital camera ( not to good of one, but i'm sure it could get at least some ok shots for ya guys )

i have my entire computer here with me too. that way i can test out the temps. sadly, they won't be fully accurate, because his room temps is way different from mine.

but we have to wait for his sister to get back home, because he's stuck watching his nephew untill she gets back. then we are headed out to some stores and all.

Think Lowes would have the stuff i need?

man_utd · Feb 25, 2005

Well, one big tip, to tell flatness, use a piece of graph paper to look at the reflection. If all the lines look straight, you have done a good job.

Electron Chaser · Feb 25, 2005

zexmarquies01 said:
yeah, luckely i'm at a friends house, and he has a webcam, and a digital camera ( not to good of one, but i'm sure it could get at least some ok shots for ya guys )

i have my entire computer here with me too. that way i can test out the temps. sadly, they won't be fully accurate, because his room temps is way different from mine.

but we have to wait for his sister to get back home, because he's stuck watching his nephew untill she gets back. then we are headed out to some stores and all.

Think Lowes would have the stuff i need?

I would suggest you go to an Auto Parts Store. In the Auto Body / Paint section I know they will have what you need.

zexmarquies01 · Feb 25, 2005

problem is that, i doubt an autoparts store will be open at 8pm around here. i don't live in a high density area. so places close early. and there arn't many places that stay open 24/7 or late.

so i have to make due with what i have.

Electron Chaser · Feb 25, 2005

Well I guess Lowe's it is then. Improvise,adapt, and overcome.

Either that or wait until tomorrow

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