This set of emery cabrons is a must-have for jewellers, to emery your metal creations.
In jewelry, sanding is the next step after filing. The file leaves traces in the metal, and it is with the emery that we remove the scratches and prepare the jewel for polishing.
This cabron set comprises:
- 2 round cabrons
- 2 triangle cabrons
- 2 flat cabrons
- 2 half-round cabrons
Easy to identify, the dark-gray emery paper has a 240 grit and the light-gray emery paper has a 1200 grit.
Once you've used up your sandpaper, don't throw your wooden rod away. It can be re-coated with one or more emery sheets. With this homemade emery cloth, you're back in business!
Not sure which emery cloth grit to choose? The grain size of emery paper makes it more or less abrasive.
For metal parts, emery cloth is sanded in several stages: starting with 220 grit (the coarsest), then progressively finer grit, ending with 2000 grit (the finest).
Remember that the smaller the number, the coarser the grit.
- Between 150 and 240, it's for roughing.
- Between 240 and 600, for finishing.
- Between 800 and 2000, for advanced finishing.
Tip : don't sand in the same direction. Always remember to cross the lines for optimum grinding.
There are several tools available for grinding metal: the cabron (we explain how to prepare it in our video), the emery wheel called the fly, or even a homemade emery wheel made by wrapping emery paper around your needle file (ideal for reaching small or hard-to-reach areas).
When sanding, take certain precautions: protect yourself with gloves and goggles, and work in a well-ventilated area.
To avoid inhaling dust, which is harmful to health, we also recommend you wear a fine dust mask.
Details
Length: 23 cm
Grit size: P240 and P1200
Sold per 1 piece.
