OM,
I use abrasive sponges from Harbor Freight. Use them dry as the adhesive used
to hold the grits onto the sponge is pretty weak.
While you are wandering around the Harbor Freight store or going through their
catalog you may note a 1/2" wide belt sander. Thing is a piece of junk.
Also, I've used "Scotchbrite" abrasive discs such as you might find at an auto
supply store that caters to body shops. Tell the counter person what you want
to do and they can recommend the proper grade of abrasive disc.
As for the inside of the joining tube, I have used a sandpaper "flap wheel" on
a long extention. Or, you could ask the folks at the auto store for a cylinder
hone. The catch is that the cylinder hone will be pretty expensive. Many auto
parts stores have a machine shop attendant to them, perhaps they have a used
cylinder hone they can let go for cheap.
I'm not a fan of using steel wool as the little threads can become embedded in
the aluminum.
To prevent future trouble getting things apart, I clean the smooth surface with
91% isopropyl alcohol and then apply a coat of ordinary automotive polish and
then some anti-seize.
72,
Tim
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