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    Searching Cerium Oxide... I find the YC mentioned in the same context. Looks like it is used a lot in optical grinding and polishing gemstones. That could explain why it why it leaves zero micro chipping on the stainless.

    I'm not sure the two are the same, but looks like I have a more finite search.

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    Glen, what type did/do you have if not powder?

    I'm not sure what medium this bar is at woodcraft, but I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow. I assume I'll be able to use it to paste a balsa wood paddle. Why do you prefer a powder version?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjrage View Post
    Glen, what type did/do you have if not powder?

    I'm not sure what medium this bar is at woodcraft, but I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow. I assume I'll be able to use it to paste a balsa wood paddle. Why do you prefer a powder version?
    For the same reason I stopped using the Green CrOx from Woodcraft I know for sure the Green is not pure .50 Cr it is mixed with Alum oxide so I figured the the Yellowstone was a mix also (no proof) so then I started searching for the powdered form just like the powder Cr and never found it... The good news is my computer skills are not all that great so maybe you guys will find it....

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    For the same reason I stopped using the Green CrOx from Woodcraft I know for sure the Green is not pure .50 Cr it is mixed with Alum oxide so I figured the the Yellowstone was a mix also (no proof) so then I started searching for the powdered form just like the powder Cr and never found it... The good news is my computer skills are not all that great so maybe you guys will find it....
    I looked briefly and didn't see anything either.

    I'm a little confused, though. If you had good results from it (ie it performs like a 0.25 chromium oxide), why care so much exactly what's in it?

    I could understand hunting for something potentially better (powdered version), but why stop using it in the meantime?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjrage View Post
    Glen, what type did/do you have if not powder?

    I'm not sure what medium this bar is at woodcraft, but I'm gonna pick one up tomorrow. I assume I'll be able to use it to paste a balsa wood paddle. Why do you prefer a powder version?
    What you from Woodcraft will be like bar of chalk. It powders very easily. I drew it on to my strop like a crayon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pjrage View Post
    I looked briefly and didn't see anything either.

    I'm a little confused, though. If you had good results from it (ie it performs like a 0.25 chromium oxide), why care so much exactly what's in it?

    I could understand hunting for something potentially better (powdered version), but why stop using it in the meantime?
    Its because the ChrOx bars from most woodcraft suppliers are cheaters. They actually contain a large amount of Aluminum Oxide at a higher grit than .5. It also leaves a harsh finish.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bladerunner View Post
    Its because the ChrOx bars from most woodcraft suppliers are cheaters. They actually contain a large amount of Aluminum Oxide at a higher grit than .5. It also leaves a harsh finish.
    The thing was that the improvement was not noticeable at all over pure .50 CrOx but was more noticeable over the Woodcraft .50 CrOx does that make any sense at all???
    Anyway if anyone finds the pure powder send me a pm as I would be interested in getting some too....

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    Thanks to Shooter for finding it and linking it for us (we were in chat and he found the stuff in like 10 seconds).. I am thinking of ordering that jar which of course is way more than I will ever use,, shall we maybe split this stuff up guys????

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Thanks to Shooter for finding it and linking it for us (we were in chat and he found the stuff in like 10 seconds).. I am thinking of ordering that jar which of course is way more than I will ever use,, shall we maybe split this stuff up guys????
    I'm down for a split...

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