Thread: What are you working on?

I know some basics... enough to get me in trouble probably. I know not to get it hot and how to heat treat and anneal (again basics) but only broad brush concepts beyond that.

To PaulFlus.

Take a good look at 3M metal restorer/polish.

Works wonders, above the rest.

I like it for getting deep into pits, like u have in your blade.

I got the w&b out of the tumbler.

It is still way too shiny and bright for an old blade, going into old scale.
So it time to tone it down with some Jax.

Then it needs to be evened out and toned down a little, so WD-40 and steel wool.

Now when the scales come out of the oils bath I can pin it.

I remember getting great results from the 3M Marine Metal Restorer polish you sent me, Mike-I'm about to run out of Mother's; I might have to get some more of the 3M.

Shaun-Can you tell us about Jax? It seems like I also heard someone (maybe Tom?) using 1k crocus cloth with maybe a paste of WD-40 and CrOX to get a satin finish on an old blade. I'm thinking about trying that.

edit: I just ordered the 3M; I swear Amazon and the Bay are going to bankrupt me this summer!

Gonna be a loooong time, before u empty that tub O polish

Originally Posted by outback

To PaulFlus.

Take a good look at 3M metal restorer/polish.

Works wonders, above the rest.

I like it for getting deep into pits, like u have in your blade.

Good tip. Thanks. I'll try all of those suggestions

This is the stuff. With doing “coat” of it you can actually get a very deep charcoal out of it. I just use it to darken the metal a little so my restores don’t look fresh polished and ads some of the aged look back into it. It is kind of unfortunate that it comes in such big bottles. I have had this one for a long time but I dispense it 1/4 to 1/2 ounce at a time so 16 ounces goes forever. I also don’t use it on every restore. This time around I cleaned the steel really well with acetone and then dabbed it on with my gloved finger. There is no end to the effects you can create. I like straying from the norm into left field, it’s interesting out here.
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MJ Higgins in recycle (from another razor) bone scales dark horn wedge. Ready for the to be honed box.
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I made this box today for my first Jnat. Maple. Should look very nice after a Semi-Gloss clear coat. Sorry for the fuzzy pic.



BTW, I saved a nice size piece of this Maple to make scales from. Should be a nice look.

Nice box and nice piece of maple. Sometimes when the grain is curly it gets a little grabby with the tools. It looks like you manage crisp lines all the same.
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