Quite obviously, if Richard really is resisting identification as a "new man" and wishes NOT to be called a "girly-guy" this is an opportunity to
ACQUIRE NEW POWER TOOLS!
GRRRRIND out that SPOT. For this, at the least, a decently powerful compact drill motor, with arbors for wire brush and polishing wheel(s) is a necessity. Even better might be a flex shaft tool that will let him get deep into the bowels of the pot. My jigsaw has an attachment of this kind that's occasionally useful. There are numerous of the Dremel type tools that would be suitable, if a little "light-weight" for the task.
If suitable tools are already at hand, note that when the MANLY-MAN speaks of "Accessories" it means bits, brushes, abrasives, chucks, collets, buffers and polishing compounds and other THINGS TO USE WITH POWER TOOLS.
A REAL MAN would obviously choose NOW to get a new tool that accepts lots of special-purpose add-ons, and will require MORE ACCESSORIES later.
While he's at the tool shop making his selections, I'd suggest that he get at least a half-dozen clamps, since a craftsman working on musical instruments (which is an accepable manly activity) never has enough clamps.