Thread: Chromium compound

I noticed that Woodcraft stores carry a .5 Chromium Oxide compound for buffing wheels. Has anyone tried using this on a leather bench hone? I used to use jeweler's rouge on leather for cutlery, but this is going on my face. Any thoughts? It's rather expensive, but there seems to be enough there to last into my next life!

I believe there are several members here that are fans of the 0.5 micron chrome oxide.

Now where would they be?

I finish all of my razors on a bench hone pasted with CrO2. Don't know about relative costs, but I'd suggest checking www.handamerican.com
Keith has a chromium oxide formulation (liquid) that goes on easily and washes right off anything (hands, countertop...etc). He also sells it as a dry powder, but as I've never used it, I cannot vouch for its efficacy.

Just another data point,
Ed

I've used the chromium oxide from HandAmerican that comes in a 2oz tub. I'll never need to buy it again since a very tiny bit of it goes a looooong way. I believe it is the dry compound and I found it easy to apply. Just wear gloves because it will create a mess on your fingers as you rub it into the strop or bench hone (unless you like green fingers ).

I would second the recommendation to get it from Keith at HA. First, his prices are very reasonable, I think, and second, I like to support our members whenever possible.

Washable is a good thing if you have every woprked with this stuff. Like fireplace soot it gets on everything. I have used Keith's before and it works well. Mixing your own works too as I do but not worth it if you only need a personal supply. The powder is messy until mixed with something.

Go for the pre-mixed.

Tony

Did somebody say "fireplace soot" ????