Sanding Joints on a Best Track.

Then either I'm unaware of something or they are because it does cause hydrogen embrittlement. I worked as an airframe mechanic for years and we were not allowed to use Simple green for that reason.

 

Thanks for the good instructional video Bulldog. You went all out!

 

This looks great and scary as heck all at once. Is there a specific sandpaper that is better than next that you would recommend?

 

I used sand paper that I buy from an automotive paint supply store. Some guys who have done this have told me they used mothers to polish when they were finished sanding. It works! Good luck. I bought a small section of track that I set my cars up on and polished that first, with more confidence you will do better!

 

I bet you were Frozen Stiff after seeing that video. Sorry, couldn't help myself.

 

Hey Bulldog great effort! A suggestion from a guy that has been restoring classic wooden boat for 20+ years, use a long board! By using a short block you are creating dips or valleys in the track. If you used a 18" block (white oak preferably) with even pressure you will not create those dips but a longer transition ovet the joint area. And as stated before vacuum between grits or wet sand it aND wipe down often.
Great job!

 

Great Ideas! Thank you.

 

Dude!!! My dream job, you are so lucky! I love those boats!

 

Thanks. Unfortunately no one is spending $50,000 to $75,000 for restorations anymore. Use to do 4 to 5 a year. Thank God for that 4 yr degree in marketing! Now I'm building 8 gram basswood bodies instead!