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02-15-2009, 05:20 PM #1
Pasting Formula
Henley's Formulas 1938
#1 Jewelers Rouge, plumbago,suet, equal parts melt, mix, use when cold.
#2 Levigated oxide of tin 3 parts, lard 2 parts, crocus martis 1 part, mix
#3 Tin oxide 1 oz.
Oxalic Acid 1/4 oz.
Powdered Gum 20 grains
Make a stiff paste with water, spread evenly and thinly on strop, the other side should be conditioned
with a greasy mixture, slightly moisten before use by breathing on the pasted side.
Helpful hints.. Plumbago is graphite
Oxalic acid is added as a rust preventive ( I think)
Generally most of the formulas use a finely powdered polishing agent, tin, Iron, or a natural one, Lard or wax softened with oil seems to be in as well.I hope this is useful.
Dresden