Here it is guys! We love you all. This has been a fun chat. Actually, I think it's the most fun I've had since the hogs ate my little brother.
Rollerball refill .241 C bit .242 It's not a bad idea to hit with maybe a 1 or a 2 bit ahead of the C. Drill slow, the plastic heats quickly with chip build up. Once through with the C I ream with a .250 spiral reamer bit, lubricated with pam butter spray. After finishing with this, it's 400, 600, 1200, 2000 wet. Then it's 3200 micro mesh 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000 mm "ALL WET" Then it's cotton flannel with Novus 3 and 2. I seldom have to use 1. For holding the sandpaper, micromesh, and flannel, I take a 3/16 dowel or usually a large bamboo skewer, scroll saw a slit down the center of the end about 1 1/2" deep. I cut my MM 1 1/2 inches wide, stick one end in the slit (use caution with direction of turn) wrap, dip in water, insert into the tube, turn on the lathe, med speed, and watch it shine. All this is done on the lathe. Oh, rats! I forgot the most important step. Before turning on the lathe, enjoy a single malt bourbon, or scotch on the rocks!!!! Again, this has been a fun evening. Thanks for all your friendship. Oh, and Skip I do start with a solid rod. No tube
