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    Polishing Alloy with a rough surface

    I have a single sided alloy swingarm on a Honda bike that I am going to polish, the surface is very rough as if its been cast. Will the first process of polishing be with a compound or by a grit based paper ? I have seen it done with a grade 240 paper then compounded afterwards, but I am...
  2. Vai

    Polishing Alloy with a rough surface

    I have a single sided alloy swingarm on a Honda bike that I am going to polish, the surface is very rough as if its been cast. Will the first process of polishing be with a compound or by a grit based paper ? I have seen it done with a grade 240 paper then compounded afterwards, but I am...
  3. Vai

    Advise on Butt Welding Mild Steel

    I am going to give it a go with my basic Arc Welder and the rods that have been suggested, so 45 amps and loads of old material to practice on ! Thanks guys, will let you know if I manage it .
  4. Vai

    Advise on Butt Welding Mild Steel

    I can go as low as 45 amps, but when getting the rods, I was told it would be a sod to do .....and that I should use a tig welder. I keep getting these conflicting comments !!!
  5. Vai

    Advise on Butt Welding Mild Steel

    First of all, let me apologise for an amateur entering your forums, but I am in need of some expert advice. I am in the process of fabricating a one off exhaust system, that was originally going to use Stainless Grade 304 1.5 inch OD, wall thickness 1.5 mm, but due to problems finding local...
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