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Pol′ish-ing.

The different kinds of polishingwheels have distinguishing names, according to their material.

Polishing-wheels are usually leather covered.

Lapping-wheels have metallic rims.

Glazers are of wood.

Buffers are of leather.

Each has a powder or paste of a fineness adapted to its work. The buffer is a finisher, and usually has rouge.

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