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    I've asked Admiralscorner on You Tube to keep an eye on the marina and post videos of any progress.
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    We definitely don't build and run boats for financial gain. :unsure:
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    I'm more of a cheapskate and use 304 above the WL. No problems so far but it's no bad thing to over-specify.
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    You'll have to enlighten me on how to cause stainless to rust through polishing. Not something I've managed yet.:unsure:
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    I don't think there's any right or wrong way to sand and polish stainless. It's what we each find the best and easiest. However we do it...
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    To be honest Roger if it is run long enough it will give a blemish free high polish finish, but it is a dangerous process due to the...
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    That's OK for cleaning but it doesn't polish. Incidentally there are several You Tube videos showing how to make a simple DIY set-up...
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    Anyway, back outside the chemist's shop. This is my polishing set. The first pic' is all the tools. The stainless sheet at the back is...
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    Reports in the Somerset press say that West Somerset Council are planning to start dredging the outer harbour this week ready for the...
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    PCUK replied to the thread Mr Google Project for you.
    It's an NMP, the forerunner of Norman Cruisers.
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    PCUK replied to the thread When exactly is a spring tide?.
    About every fortnight is what you are asking I believe.
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    PCUK replied to the thread Considering a steel boat 😱.
    Steel boats are great. They can withstand grounding on rocks. Ensure the boat was epoxy coated inside and out from new. Ensure the...
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    PCUK replied to the thread Polishing metal (quicker).
    Scratches are easily removed using progressively fine grades of wet and dry with a multi-tool and sander. When making stainless parts I...
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