Thought I'd pose this to the all-knowing list, as I
know we count many experienced metal-workers among our
ranks. This project has nothing to do with Vanagons
other than the fact that once I finish it, I will
again be allowed to go Westy camping.

I have some 1x1x48" aluminum 90-degree angle stock,
purchased from the local hardware store, to which I
want to apply a brushed-metal finish such as that
commonly seen on stainless steel, rather than it's
normal dull gray surface. I've considered building a
small jig or guide to be attached to my drill press,
to allow me to slide the 48"-long stock against a wire
wheel or similar.

Common hardware-store choices include:
Brass wire wheel
Steel (stainless?) wire wheel
Sandpaper-flap wheel
Sandpaper drum
3M-type Scotch-Brite abrasive plastic wheel
etc.

It needs to be something affordable and commonly
available to the home user.

Would appreciate any and all comments or suggestions.

Thanks!

Jeffrey Earl
1983 diesel Westfalia "Vanasazi"
http://www.vanthology.com/

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