Leather Strop Polishing Compound Set for Knives and Chisels

The package contains 2 pieces of leather strop polishing compound, including a green honing compound and a white buffing compound. The green compound is suitable for polishing stainless steel and other hard metals to a clear luster, while the white compound is ideal for aluminum, gold, silver, brass, and copper, as well as for removing shallow scratches on soft metals.

These buffing compounds are designed for use in honing knives, woodcarving chisels, and other tools, and are suitable for a wide range of applications. The dimensions of the compounds are approximately 4.4 inches in length, 1.3 inches in breadth, and 0.87 inches in height, with a weight of 4.9 ounces (140g). The package includes 1 green buffing compound and 1 white buffing compound.

When using the compounds, it is important to press the items being polished gently against the polishing surface. If using a polishing wheel, the compounds need to be updated every 10-15 minutes under continuous operation. After finishing the polishing work, it is recommended to use a towel to clear away any chippings.

The materials of the green and white buffing compounds mainly consist of aluminium oxide, stearic acid, and paraffin. They are non-toxic and odorless, and are effective for buffing, polishing, removing, and honing. The compounds can be applied to buffing wheels by spinning the wheel on a motor or drill and gently pressing the compound against the wheel. They can also be used on leather strops by hand application.

The green buffing compound is suitable for polishing stainless steel, copper, aluminum, and various delicate metals, while the white buffing compound is effective for fine polishing of metal surfaces with slight scratches and moderate sand marks. This combination provides enough quantity for replacement and daily use, meeting a variety of polishing needs. Work clothes are recommended for protection while doing polishing work.

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