The Estate Pipe FAQ/Photo/Tricks of the Trade Thread

[Haebar]

I would say you need to go at them more with the micro finishing pads. Are you wet sanding when you use them? I keep a cup of water and a rag with me when I'm using them. Dip the stem in the water, go at it with the pad, wipe with the rag, and repeat until I feel it's time to move on to the next finest grit.

Yes, I am wet sanding them; I have a pan of water that I sand over and am dipping the stem and the sandpaper in the water often. I started with 800 grit and later did 1200 and then 1500. I spent a lot of time sanding, especially at the 800 grit level. What grit do you start with? Thanks

[JustTroItIn]

Yes, I am wet sanding them; I have a pan of water that I sand over and am dipping the stem and the sandpaper in the water often. I started with 800 grit and later did 1200 and then 1500. I spent a lot of time sanding, especially at the 800 grit level. What grit do you start with? Thanks

I actually start at 3200 and go up to 12000. If they are bad it can be a very time consuming process.