Quote Originally Posted by mercV12 View Post
I have a "Rockler's fine wood working tools" store around the corner from me and found a wood paddle there and a stick of chromium oxide that I rubbed on the paddle. The stick is similar to a large crayon and I just rub it on. it works great!
If you bought the chrome oxide made by Formax Mfg in Michigan then you have the coarse version. That stick has particle sizes up to 6 microns.

If you like the stick stuff then go to Lee Valley Tools and get theirs. it is 0.5 micron particles size.