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| After the graver work, rapid breakdown moldmaker's stones are used to smooth the shield. These stones are available from Gesswein, and I use 320, 400, and 600 grit. The dimensions of this stone is 4" x 1/8" square, but I also use 6" x 1/4" size for larger jobs. To shape the stone I use a 360-grit GRS Gator sharpening wheel on the PowerHone. This wheel is part of the GRS industrial product line, and not found in their catalog of engraving equipment. |
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| The shield has been stoned to remove graver marks and is ready for burnishing. |
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| A homemade carbide burnisher smoothes the shield and removes the marks left by stoning. I'm not trying to achieve a bright burnish, just a smooth bottom in the shield. |
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| With clean, sharp sidewalls and a flat bottom, it's time to add the helmet. |
