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Old 04-24-2018, 08:06 AM
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When I've done it by hand, I use a scotchbrite pad and simply stroke in a single direction. You can't rub back and forth, or you end up with little J turns at the end.

I once found a scotchbrite belt for my belt sander and it worked okay on flat surfaces.

But the Eastwood Surface machine https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-co...ory-drums.html would be something I'd investigate if I were doing it again.

The trick is, perfectly straight lines.
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Old 06-24-2018, 11:29 AM
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Here's the finished bike.


Thanks again for all the help!






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Old 06-24-2018, 12:57 PM
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Beautiful work!
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Very nice. Pleasant motorcycle. Very good work.
Very nice look. Good luck.
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Very nice!
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Old 06-27-2018, 06:38 AM
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That looks really cool
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Old 06-27-2018, 07:56 AM
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Great results!

No big, expensive, tools required!!

Congrats

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Old 06-27-2018, 08:31 AM
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Very Nice work. Would love to build one that nice!
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Old 06-28-2018, 05:09 AM
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Your bike has really nice flow from front to back. Proportions great. Well done
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Old 06-28-2018, 07:36 PM
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Great Job Jeff, Love the way those lines flow.
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