My first ever build pam 005

[ALE7575]

Hi Dochere, nice to see you again here
Nice posts and advices.

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[Nemrac72k]

Great post @Dochere2 glad to see you around

@OP
What he said plus a little un-professional tip: I use a small piece of rodico and a toothpick each time I need to touch hands, it's maybe lacking a bit in style but it's an effective way to avoid scratching them

I use either Bergeon metal oilers or Jisma oilers depending on what I'm doing but the red or black set with cup for $23.70 found here would be a good place to start. For tweezers, look at product FB-1403 here, they would be the minimum I'd go with for precision work. I'd also keep a #5 on hand too, and a pair of these for the dirty work to keep your good pairs from being damaged. Brass tweezers are far gentler if you feel the need.

For the CG, a small file set for the corners (jewelers files work well), micromesh sandpaper, and 600 grit to brush finish, along with a buff stick to back the paper...

Hey guys,
I picked up the 400 grit today and gave it a shot. I used a link pin punch to remove the pin and with a small fine file i took a small bite off the top just to get it flat. The hole time i had a 5x loop on. I then put the pin back in and lightly gave the hole CG a few passes on the 400 in one direction. Not perfect but i'm happy with it

 

[kdo2milger]

@Nemrac72k

For your first newb build you sure made that look easy!

Great job mate

 

[Nemrac72k]

@Nemrac72k

For your first newb build you sure made that look easy!

Great job mate

Thank you my friend. I'm quite proud of it, this definitely has some sentimental value to me

 

[kilowattore]

Indeed a great first try!
Of course you can't make it as good as a noob CG, but you did very well flattening the pin and brushing the CG body.
Well done :clap:

 

[Nemrac72k]

Indeed a great first try!
Of course you can't make it as good as a noob CG, but you did very well flattening the pin and brushing the CG body.
Well done :clap:

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for the advice you gave.