Thanks. I'll hit it tomorrow. I havent made up a thing for the sand paper yet. Only the scotch brite. The two areas that are worn through would be in opposing directions, so would hitting the whole cylinder at the same time be wise?
The Scotch-Brite shouldn't pose a problem in those areas. 320 grit may, but it will also be easier to keep away from the exposed areas using a smaller diameter dowel approach for the sandpaper vs. the eye bolt 'hone'.
Just go for it using common sense and patience. Worst that can happen is it still may not be a use-able cylinder after you get it all cleaned up but you learn some ins and outs about the process that'll give you more confidence for the next one.
First cylinder I ever cleaned up took me
three days using 800 grit! Yeah, I learned a thing or two on that one. LOL Still have the saw to this day and it runs great.