12000 grit mesh sandpaper

These pads go to 12000x

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was wondering when one would just go to a polish instead of these fine grits but i guess this stuff would be a dry application so perhaps that is the advantage

These superfine abrasives would be necessary if one is dealing with a fine instrument. One could use 60grit on a hillbilly fiddle:-) Graham

you misunderstand

when do you decide on a paste versus a really high grit paper

there are polishing papers for lenses for example but historically lenses used polishes polish was specified for a dobsonian telescope but a high grit polishing paper would also work i think

Those particular pads are designed for plastic. But MicroMesh does make a product for wood

Electric Comet wrote in news:nci675$1bk$1 @dont-email.me:

I think you'd have a hard time getting the paper to conform well enough to the shape of the mirror. Usually telescope mirrors are polished using a blank with the complementary shape, with just a very thin layer of polishing compound.

John

have you ever tried these

have yet to try mesh paper but it sounds like a sensible design and i have seen online that autobody shops really like the mesh

Yes. but depends on the wood. A real soft wood like Big Leaf maple it would make no difference. But a real hard wood like Kingwood or Rosewood I often 6000 to 12000. I always sand until I can't see any difference between the last grit and the current grit. Then I usually go one more girt

I agree (and I have helped grind mirrors before, for a friends Newtonian)

from time to time i work with wood and turned pieces that could benefit and take a high polish

will hve to try this brand then