Graphite

[cdant1]

When I polish capstans, I like to use metal polish and rub the capstans with
about a 1" by 1" square of hammer felt. Hammer felt is great for things like
this because you can apply pressure without worrying about scratching the
capstans.You can usually get a mirror shine on them and it doesn't take as
long as you would expect. Hammer felt also works well for polishing key
pins. I drill a small hole in a longer piece and work it up and down the
pins.You may have to use more than one piece. I get scared whenever I am
holding a key to a buffing wheel.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Avery Todd" <atodd@UH.EDU>
To: <caut@ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 8:25 AM
Subject: Graphite


> List,
>
> Anybody know of a way to remove what looks like
> sprayed on graphite on capstans? Before I make
> a mess experimenting! :-)
>
> It will buff off but it takes a while to get it
> clean and I'll probably have to through the
> wheel away afterward.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Avery Todd
> University of Houston
>
>