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emery cloth

noun

  1. emery-coated cloth used as an abrasive.


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The metal is annealed and polished with fine emery cloth, which is given a circular motion to produce a frosted effect.

The portion cut out of the bottom of the holder B is to enable the workman to easily grasp the sheets of emery cloth.

By using emery cloth, and wrapping it around the bearing portion, and changing it continually, while drawingp.

Or, apply turpentine or kerosene, and after allowing to stand over night, clean with emery cloth.

Fine emery cloth rubbed over the surfaces of contact should serve to remedy matters.

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