John, shame on you! How is Richard to build those manly muscles if he uses power tools? He'd look like Tim the Toolman, all poses and girly hands. Start with an adze, and finish with a draw-knife and 1" chisel.

Plus, power tools leave lots of micro-grooves for further crap to anchor into.

Wet-flatting paper will do the job, with cork blocks carved into suitable curves. 140 grit to remove the coating, 800 grit to finish off. 1200 grit will leave a finish like chrome.

1200 grit is good for repolishing dulled stainless-steel sinks. Wrap it around a rag for the corners.