Ya, I've worked with some acetone before thanks for the advice. About how long did it take to get the thinner to work?
I have not used acetone. I have only used the Gel type epoxy/paint stripper. It only takes about 5-10 minutes. Sometimes I have to brush on a few follow up spot treatments and wait another 5-10 minutes. But, the chemical strip process is relatively fast and easy. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> ... unfortunately, the sanding isn't so easy.
I assume I should use something like a 600, then 800, then even finer grit to finish the stripping process?
If sanding on the dimples and machine marks, you will want to start with much more agressive grits than 600 - 800. You will affectively be "PUTTING" the finish on the knife. As opposed to touching up an already finished knife. If working on the dimples, you are working on ROUGHER steel finish than most knife kit blanks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
Will you be finishing by hand or with a belt sander?
In either case, you probably want to start with about 150 - 220 grit at least and then work up through the grits to finer and finer finish.
It would take MANY hours and MANY sheets of 600 grit to get through the dimples. Also, the finer grits are more expensive. It would be a waste of LOTS of Time AND MONEY to start with too fine a grit.
The Scotchbrite wheels are a quick and easy solution for many people. Many people fine they give a sufficient finish by themselves. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Just be carefull with sharp blades and any powered tool - especiall buffing wheels or Scotchbrite wheels that can grab and throw a blade. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />
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