Scratches showing up on hammered textured pieces help very much needed!

[medusa]

One finish which is not given the credit it deserves is done with a medium frosting wheel for flexshaft. It can be added as an afterthought, right at the end of the making process and is great for disguising blemishes, or finishing the whole of the back if it looks a bit untidy.

Parts can be masked off with masking tape, even to create a smooth frame, and it is relatively safe on fingers if not run very fast, but eyes need protecting against possible moulting wires. Dennis.

I use the brown or green small radial disks to get a matte effect. If you just do it one way then it's brushed, but if you cross hatch it, it gives a fairly uniform matte look.

[SJEgan]

That gorilla is stunning! I have a feeling spending time in these forums is going to end up with me buying a lot of extra tools!

I've never heard of this Ikea kitchen trolley idea, I'm off to google!

[snow_imp]

I have 2 Ikea kitchen trolleys in my kitchen - one for use with food preparation and the other is my "workbench" for jewellery. Love them both although cleaning the workbench always takes longer to do.