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Cleaning Old Brass

I occasionally collect old Brass objects such as Blow Lamps, Sprayers and Brass preserving pans. I would like to know if there is a mechanical way of cleaning these sometimes filthy objects. I have seen them professionally cleaned and would like to build or buy a small machine for this purpose. Can anyone help.

Sean R [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]
- Longford, Ireland

Hello Sean,

Try a search on the computer for "buffing wheels, buffing compounds, how to buff brass, etc..". I've seen quite a few for sale, even some that attach to a drill bit.

Good luck and have fun,

Jake Koch
G. J. Nikolas & Co., Inc.

Bellwood, Illinois

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