Thread: how much chromium oxide on balsa wood

I have used Chrox & Ferox on 2 Balsa paddles 3"x8" about
I fully painted solid cover of each powder mixed with fine mineral oil
it doesn't take much only a few drops & it will cover the area quick
let it dry for 2 days then rubbed off all the excess, it was surprising how much actually came off
I use them as a post hone finisher about 10 laps on each .3 Chrox then .1 Ferox

this is my method used

http://straightrazorpalace.com/strop...addles-oz.html

I just made something very similar and think i put too much dressing (chrox and mineral oil) onto the balsa. after 3 days now it's still shiny wet and rubs off. should i just rub off whats on the surface and leave it to dry longer or rub off and try my blade on it? BTW Thanks for your DIY instructions. i followed them with a few other peoples methods too. some do mention not to use too much chrox but yours looks like a billiard baize. i'm hoping mine is salvageable.

Also BTW what is ferrox exactly? i can't seem to find it….and did you make any crayons? and if so, where's the photo tutorial??

Ferrox is iron oxide. Substance did make crayons and did a photo tutorial.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...x-crayons.html

yeh mate rub off any excess paste with a clean cloth then let it dry some more
it is surprising how much a small amount will spread

now I currently have an experiment with some polyester felt boards with the powders in mineral oil on them, been 2 weeks & still not completely dry
did the same started with a small amount then tried rubbing it off & still wet to touch

but the Balsa did dry & lot quicker as it it absorbs the oil better

I have found the crayons are a lot easier to apply and they don't seem to stick to the blade as much either

Originally Posted by jonjo

Also BTW what is ferrox exactly? i can't seem to find it….and did you make any crayons? and if so, where's the photo tutorial??

Ferrox is Ferris Oxide / Iron Oxide (pure powdered rust)
usually a lot finer & softer than Chromium Oxide (Chrox)