Polishing feed ramps etc.

ks_wayward_son · October 17, 2010, 05:37 PM

I have a few milsurps I want to do some polishing on to see if they may feed better. My Yugo Tok. is pretty fussy and I want to do some work on my CZ 82 also. Question is, what kind of polishing compound would work best? I'm gonna be using a Dremel with a buffing wheel. I bought some Mother's brand thinking that would be sufficient...think it'd work?

ks_wayward_son · October 17, 2010, 05:39 PM

Forgot to mention that it specifically is labeled as "Mag and Aluminum Polish"

1911rocks · October 17, 2010, 06:42 PM

If it's rough I always start with a Cratex tip (Rubberized abrasive available at Brownells) If it's not grooved/gouged I just go with a hard felt bob and Jewelers Rouge (red rouge) I only use a liquid/paste compound when I jewel a part.
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=4...hing-Abrasives

**Unclenick** · October 18, 2010, 08:46 PM

I usually start with a round India stone and establish uniformity of the ramp and remove tool marks by hand. This is just because it's easier to make a straight ramp without ripples in it that way. Once the stoning has got the shape I want, then the Dremel tool can be used with finer abrasives or with your buffing compound and a felt bob. Be sure that the bottom edge of the barrel doesn't overhang the feed ramp in counterbattery when you are done.

johnbt · October 19, 2010, 02:14 PM

Every feed ramp I've ever polished was done with crocus cloth on a dowel. I used a Dremel once to bob the hammer on a new BHP, but that's it. I would give the Dremel kit back to my father, but he doesn't want it either. Oh well.

John

October 17, 2010, 05:37 PM	#1
ks_wayward_son Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2007 Posts: 242	Polishing feed ramps etc. I have a few milsurps I want to do some polishing on to see if they may feed better. My Yugo Tok. is pretty fussy and I want to do some work on my CZ 82 also. Question is, what kind of polishing compound would work best? I'm gonna be using a Dremel with a buffing wheel. I bought some Mother's brand thinking that would be sufficient...think it'd work?

October 17, 2010, 06:42 PM	#3
1911rocks Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 417	Polishing Compound If it's rough I always start with a Cratex tip (Rubberized abrasive available at Brownells) If it's not grooved/gouged I just go with a hard felt bob and Jewelers Rouge (red rouge) I only use a liquid/paste compound when I jewel a part. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/cid=4...hing-Abrasives

October 18, 2010, 08:46 PM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,131	I usually start with a round India stone and establish uniformity of the ramp and remove tool marks by hand. This is just because it's easier to make a straight ramp without ripples in it that way. Once the stoning has got the shape I want, then the Dremel tool can be used with finer abrasives or with your buffing compound and a felt bob. Be sure that the bottom edge of the barrel doesn't overhang the feed ramp in counterbattery when you are done. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Patron Member Last edited by Unclenick; October 19, 2010 at 05:07 PM.

October 17, 2010, 05:39 PM	#2
ks_wayward_son Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2007 Posts: 242	Forgot to mention that it specifically is labeled as "Mag and Aluminum Polish"

October 19, 2010, 02:14 PM	#5
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,005	Every feed ramp I've ever polished was done with crocus cloth on a dowel. I used a Dremel once to bob the hammer on a new BHP, but that's it. I would give the Dremel kit back to my father, but he doesn't want it either. Oh well. John