Polishing mops

[GeordieB]

Where is the most reasonable place to buy them ?

 

[PhillH]

The polishing shop.

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[Twister]

got mine from here

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G B WDR

seem to be ok

Steve

 

[rayf6604]

I use the Chestnut polishing mop set from Turners Retreat although they cover you in fluff

 

[Penpal]

Good quality polishing mops last for a long time my small one for years now making it a small outlay over all that firm claims next day service etc seems great. My biggest problem was how much to put on the mop,I use Carnauba Wax and since its for pens ever so small amount wins the day the Liberon stick in use for many years now. I think the best mop use comes from one mop one finish mixing waxes etc can be awkward.

Peter.

 

[paulm]

I got the chestnut ones from Yandles during a show and saved a few bob

 

[PhillH]

George Watkins put me.on to the Polishing Shop. Great value !

 

[GeordieB]

which mops do you recommend Phil there is a lot to choose from?

 

[Dalboy]

I also brought the Chestnut ones. To start with they do throw some bits of cotton off but that is just running them in. With them you get the three mops two mandrels, one for the chuck and one for a drill. You also get three polishing bars for each stage of the process and lastly the instructions.
Here are some that I have polished using it

 

[Bill Mooney]

I bought mine from the Polishing Shop. I rang the guy up, told him what I wanted, ie. Mops, tripoli white diamond & carnauba. He was very helpful & made a package up for me & it works a treat.

 

[Twister]

which mops do you recommend Phil there is a lot to choose from?

what do you want them for is first question ?

I have
B grade \ 113GZP tripoli
G grade \ Glosswax 16
WDR \ P175 super finishing

and heavy duty tapers that fit in my collet chuck

Steve

 

[GeordieB]

Just for pens and bowls Steve I have a set of doomed mops for inside bowls and they do a good job.Can I use the same set for acrlic and wood?

 

[Jim]

I got this one from Axminster George, but not used it yet .. Need to get it set up ..

 

[Twister]

Just for pens and bowls Steve I have a set of doomed mops for inside bowls and they do a good job.Can I use the same set for acrlic and wood?

I used these for hybrid blanks from GW (acrylic \ wood)
and an acrylic coated goblet

really work well

the B grade is a bit coarse so only maybe not needed

Steve

 

[Buckeye]

I got this one from Axminster George, but not used it yet .. Need to get it set up ..

If you are using it for pens with CA then you will need a soft loose stitched mop or swansdown for the final polish.

Peter

 

[wm460]

I got mine from Bealls in seppoland.

 

[Kardav]

If you are using it for pens with CA then you will need a soft loose stitched mop or swansdown for the final polish.

Peter

I would have thought with CA and Acrylics you wouldn't need to buff, micromesh to 12000 is all I use and a bit of a rub with 'T' cut.

 

[Vic Perrin]

I use the Chestnut system but have read good reports from the Polishing Shop. When replacement time comes I will go form the best price between the two of them

vic

 

[Buckeye]

I would have thought with CA and Acrylics you wouldn't need to buff, micromesh to 12000 is all I use and a bit of a rub with 'T' cut.

That's what I thought, it was a great shine, but then I tried the menzerna compounds and the P175 for the final polish, great for metal and plastics alike.

Peter

 

[Shaver]

+1 The Polishing Shop. Got all the gear, and so helpful.