Tripoli

[Phil Bondi]

Joey Recker wrote:
>  I have the task of buffing and cleaning up some old ivory keys.  I ordered
> a bar of tripoli from Schaff.  I know I'm going to show my ignorance here,
> but how do I go about this?  The Tripoli is very hard.  How do I use it as a
> buffing compound?

With a buffing wheel??

Let's assume you have one of these..i like to double up on 
the wheels for better coverage.

I suggest sanding the ivory, if needed, with 800 first. 
Sand it long ways, and then buff sideways.

Phil Bondi(Fl)