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Flip_Bowler_07

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Plug Cutting / Sanding Down
« on: September 27, 2009, 03:50:22 PM »
Hi there I had a really quick question about plug cutting.  I just got into it and I don't have the necassry equipment to cut it properly (i.e. Plug Cutter/Router w/Shield).  Instead I use just a dremel with a shield and it works great, it does take some time but when it's done there is only a hair of plug left and this is where my question begins.  When I cannot cut down anymore with the dremel I put the ball on a spinner with the plug directly on top.  I then turn it on and use a 180 grit abralon pad to sand down the plug till I can begin to see the original hole.  Then I switch to 360 grit till it is clearly visible and finish off with 500 grit to smoothen it out.  My question is that the sanding process takes a lot of time and I am wondering and I hurting the coverstock that gets into the crossfire a lot to make a difference with the 180/360 abralon pads?  When the sanding is done the plug is perfect, flush against the original coverstock but if it's destroying the coverstock beyond measure I want to find another way to where I don't have to sand the ball down so much.  Thanks for any advise in advance, it is greatly appreciated.

 

Androooo

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Re: Plug Cutting / Sanding Down
« Reply #16 on: October 02, 2009, 06:26:12 PM »
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Breaking? LOL.

I have been using the same hacksaw blade now for over 3 years, and im a 20 balls the plug a week shop.

Its a much thinner version of its original self due to regular sharpening, but the last thing you need to ever worry about is it breaking.
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