[sdiy] brushed aluminum finish??

[Mark Pulver]

Grab a circular grinder, a finer wheel, strap the faceplate down and hold 
on tight.

It's done using short, light touches with the grinder. Map out the plane in 
your head (that's like "overlapped scallops") and keep to it. Once you 
start, you're kinda' locked in.

If the metal is soft enough (i.e., aluminum) you can use a buffing wheel on 
the grinder. That's easier and much more forgiving.

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legion at helpwantedproductions.com (04:05 PM 3/11/2010) wrote:
 >Quick cosmetic question to the list:
 >
 >How does one make that circular type pattern on aluminum panels and boxes?
 >A good example is this pic from 4ms:
 >
 >http://4mspedals.com/showpic.php?id=805
 >
 >Forgive my metal working ignorance (I can drill and solder but never did
 >any finishing :) )
 >
 >I have a dremel and some other tools but am not sure what bit (or even
 >what *kind* of bit to use.
 >
 >Thanks to this list I now have a nice little drill press too :)
 >
 >Any suggestions welcomed. If this is not really Synth DIY related please
 >respond via email.
 >
 >Thanks!!
 >
 >D_
 >
 >
 >
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