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Link to Polishing Forks???
#31798 12/26/2005 11:53 PM
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Can someone show me the latest thread related to polishing your forks? It seems to have been only a few days ago, but I can't locate it!!

Thanks in advance !!


MIKE
Re: Link to Polishing Forks???
BonnyBeemer #31799 12/27/2005 2:15 AM
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Here ya go Mike:

Back from the polisher

If you're thinking of DIYing it, check out Caswell Inc. Good forums there with plenty of help. I haven't done my bike, but I did do some large pipes that were made into speaker stands for a buddy. Got all my supplies from Caswell.

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SalMaglie #31800 12/27/2005 2:32 AM
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That's it, Derek !!! Thanks for the input... will check out Caswell's.


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BonnyBeemer #31801 12/27/2005 6:00 PM
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I'm also thinking of doing the same. My wife bought me a 1/3 HP, 6" bench grinder for Christmas. Do you think the 1/3 HP model is large enough for the job on forks?
I also have a message into Fryguy on this subject and some recommendations for materials to order from Caswell's, he's the resident metal polishing expert.


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Re: Link to Polishing Forks???
ssjones #31802 01/05/2006 1:55 AM
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Hey, Al....
Have you tried out your bench grinder yet? 1/3 hp should be plenty for the job.


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BonnyBeemer #31803 01/05/2006 11:19 AM
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I use a bench grinder for most of my stuff. The only problem is the size of the arms. Polishers tend to have really long arms.

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1bitterdude #31804 01/05/2006 5:50 PM
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You can buy shaft extenders if you need more room to position large pieces without hitting the grinder housing. Caswell sells them. Haven't bought these myself, so I can't give you a review on them.


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