So there is TONS of info on this forum for the process that most people follow for deburring. Most of the questions by the new guys (like me) end up being answered with what "process" people use.
My question is specific to the details you are looking for to know when the piece is done.
I'll give you a quick idea of my process to aid in understanding what I'm seeing. (I know I said I don't want to talk process, this is just to help understand where I get too because most of the stuff below is what people use).
1) Vixen to knock down rough cut marks (sometimes 1inch sander with 120g)
2) B file, usually drawn to clean up vixen and edges/burrs (i don't like edge tool, it just ends up chattering and causes more things to clean up). Sometimes 240g emory (from avery) for burrs/rounding edge "corner" (edge of the edge?).
3) Cut/Polish wheel (1, 2, or 6 inch depending on access) (edge and corners of edge)
For "flossing the teeth", usually 240 then finished with 400
Assume the piece get's to a point where it feels smooth, and your nail does not catch anywhere. At this point, when I inspect the piece there is still small little lines/cuts/marks on the edges. This could be from the B file leaving a mark, the sandpaper leaving a line, or even it's just the deepest line from the original cut marks.
Basically a mark (usually perpendicular to the edge) that was deep enough that the scotchwheel or 400 didn't get down to it.
I usually fix these by hitting it again with the scotchbright or some 400. The 240 or Bfile just seems to add more lines. But it's this last step that really adds time.
I'm not worried about stress risers because the burr on the edges is fine and smooth.
I'm not worried about getting cut or anything later on, because the piece is smooth to the touch.
I am worried that every single one of these tiny little marks could potentially be a crack point. Basically, in my mind, if I can see it, it could cause it. I'm only happy when its perfectly clean (which is difficult to produce)
THIS is the crux of my question (and my OCD probably). I feel like everyone here has seen what I've seen.
I am interested in 1) do you clean them up? and 2) do you think they need to be cleaned up? (I ask it like this because, I assume, many people here go above and beyond and it's tough to tell when their suggestions are necessary for a good safe build, or necessary to be a grand champion --- most people don't delineate when giving their advice)
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer yet another deburring question!
My question is specific to the details you are looking for to know when the piece is done.
I'll give you a quick idea of my process to aid in understanding what I'm seeing. (I know I said I don't want to talk process, this is just to help understand where I get too because most of the stuff below is what people use).
1) Vixen to knock down rough cut marks (sometimes 1inch sander with 120g)
2) B file, usually drawn to clean up vixen and edges/burrs (i don't like edge tool, it just ends up chattering and causes more things to clean up). Sometimes 240g emory (from avery) for burrs/rounding edge "corner" (edge of the edge?).
3) Cut/Polish wheel (1, 2, or 6 inch depending on access) (edge and corners of edge)
For "flossing the teeth", usually 240 then finished with 400
Assume the piece get's to a point where it feels smooth, and your nail does not catch anywhere. At this point, when I inspect the piece there is still small little lines/cuts/marks on the edges. This could be from the B file leaving a mark, the sandpaper leaving a line, or even it's just the deepest line from the original cut marks.
Basically a mark (usually perpendicular to the edge) that was deep enough that the scotchwheel or 400 didn't get down to it.
I usually fix these by hitting it again with the scotchbright or some 400. The 240 or Bfile just seems to add more lines. But it's this last step that really adds time.
I'm not worried about stress risers because the burr on the edges is fine and smooth.
I'm not worried about getting cut or anything later on, because the piece is smooth to the touch.
I am worried that every single one of these tiny little marks could potentially be a crack point. Basically, in my mind, if I can see it, it could cause it. I'm only happy when its perfectly clean (which is difficult to produce)
THIS is the crux of my question (and my OCD probably). I feel like everyone here has seen what I've seen.
I am interested in 1) do you clean them up? and 2) do you think they need to be cleaned up? (I ask it like this because, I assume, many people here go above and beyond and it's tough to tell when their suggestions are necessary for a good safe build, or necessary to be a grand champion --- most people don't delineate when giving their advice)
Thanks in advance for taking the time to answer yet another deburring question!