Refine Axe Head Surfaces with Finer Grits
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Restoring an old axe
What happens here
Switch back to the angle grinder, this time with a finer grit flap disc, to further smooth the axe head's surfaces. Follow this by using a 5-inch orbital sander with progressively finer grits of sandpaper to achieve a smooth and clean finish across the entire metal surface.
Goal: Achieve a smooth and clean finish on the axe head.
Tools and materials
- 5-inch Orbital Sander — For final smoothing of the metal surfaces
- Angle Grinder DeWalt — For initial smoothing with a finer grit
- Axe Head — The item being refined
- Flap Disc — Attached to the angle grinder for finer smoothing
- Gloves — Hand protection
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection
- Sandpaper — For the orbital sander, progressively finer grits
- Vise — To hold the axe head