Polish Axe Head to Mirror Shine
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Restoring an old axe
What happens here
To achieve a highly reflective surface, mount a polishing wheel onto a bench grinder (or use the angle grinder with a suitable polishing pad). Apply black polishing compound to the wheel and then carefully polish the entire axe head. This step removes fine scratches and brings out a mirror-like shine.
Goal: Polish the axe head to a bright, reflective finish.
Tools and materials
- Axe Head — The item being polished
- Bench Grinder — To power the polishing wheel
- Gloves — Hand protection
- Polishing Compound — To achieve a mirror-like finish
- Polishing Wheel — Attached to the bench grinder for polishing
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection