Topic: polishing tools for small parts

[DH]

Is there anything besides a dremel tool you guys are using for polishing small stuff
with lots of tight spaces? I haven't had any luck with the dremel tool.
It's awkward to use among other things, and there's got to be something
better. I don't care for the attachments or the way they perform Your thoughts?..

[b1jackson]

The dremel that I have came with an extension that threads on.  Basically the thickness of fat marker.  Very handy with the little wire brushes attached.

Called the dremel hand wand (though I have the black and decker version).

[RAFster122s]

Die grinders with long necks for reaching tight spaces can work if you have a compressor and tank large enough to handle them, various soft wool bobs and other types of polishing tools for those or for shaft tools like Foredom, etc.

[turkey4me]

You might try using 3M bristle discs. I have had good luck with them on a dremel.  The brushes are great for tight spots

[70CB750]

Ammo case tumbler.

[DH]

Thanks for the advice so far fellers Here's a pic of something I used in the past
working on cars. Do you guys think this could be adapted to work as a polishing tool? If so, any suggestions as to where I might find polishing attachments for it?(wheels, brushes, etc). Please excuse my ignorance as
I have only used it for finish cleaning of gasket surfaces and nothing else.

[jgger]

Any place that carries machinist tools should be able to help you out. Out here in So Cal we have McFadden-Dale hardware that carries a bunch of polishing stuff. Don't know if they have a web site, but you might google them.

[seanbarney41]

folded sandpaper, your fingers, maybe an odd shaped piece of wood...there really is no easy way out and nothing in this world is free

[WCJonesJr]

Cratex points

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[BRAD CHIEDUCH]

I bought this 1/4" arbor from Acklands Grainger for about $15.  It has a hard plastic end with jaws that spread apart slightly and you cut like a 1" x 1-1/2" section of 3M pad and slip it in the jaws and tighten it up with the plastic lock nut.  I use it in my electric die grinder to get into small spots.  I guess you could also cut some strips of cotton fabric and use it instead of the 3M pad and use some polishing compound as well - should work.  I have jammed this tool into some tight spots and its blown the 3M pad into smithers but so far the plastic end hasn't snapped.

[DH]

 Think I have it figured down to getting the right mandrel. Seeing what everyone is using helps. Plan is to use rouge' in those nooks so the whole part shines.
Appreciate the information and sources folks. Thanks.

[DH]

folded sandpaper, your fingers, maybe an odd shaped piece of wood...there really is no easy way out and nothing in this world is free

100% true, but my arms/hands/fingers are tired!