Grit for Building Reamers, Availability?

[Shaky Wadr]

You might try your local rock hound shop or this link.

http://therockshed.com/grit.html

They have all sorts and sizes of silicone carbide grit used for polishing rocks.

[Jack Hise]

Gandolf;
The "Self Adhesive Non Slip Stair Tread Tape" can be found at Lowe"s also, it is a 3M product. The most important thing in rod building is a neat, clean, well lighted work area. A low traffic area helps too. I cannot stress the "Well Lighted Area" enough and I even use filters in the outlet vents for the central air/heat!!