Reply To: First time shellac user
…I’ve read that after it is mixed (if it is made from dry shellac flakes), it should be used within a few months. I’ve only ever bought pre-made shellac. And…
…I’ve read that after it is mixed (if it is made from dry shellac flakes), it should be used within a few months. I’ve only ever bought pre-made shellac. And…
@admin No worries, I understand what you meant and didn’t take any offense. You of course understand how soft spoken we Texans can be at times. 😉 This has actually…
Mark, polishing is sharpening. The strop and honing compound is abrading the steel just as you do with 250 grit sandpaper, but chromium oxide honing compound (or whatever you choose)…
…snail shouldn’t be ground like that as you said. My versions are the typical geometry you’d expect, not ground at the sides. In short, I’d send it back and exchange….
Hi Ken, your probably sorted by now but I use standard contact adhesive for strop. I haven’t got myself any compound yet: I’m using Farecla polishing paste instead. It’s a…
…you make a perfectly round shape for e.g. a table top with only hand tools? Cut to rough shape with a coping saw, then sand or file? Use a spokeshave?…
…oak. I have been using a green compound sold here in the US as a buffing wheel compound. I hope you resolve your issue soon. Happy New Uear ! Brent…
Looking for a good half round file and rasp. Any suggestions?…
[postquote quote=16905] Sorry to revive an old thread. So does it matter that the cleaner contains ammonia or not Paul? My stones are showing rust with a household glass cleaner….
…knife wall. I can understand that with a lower bevel angle on a chisel (per Mike’s suggestion), less sideways force is exerted on the wall, so less chance of movement….