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VDH taped and filled, set to the side for (I'm guessing) 7 days. Took a stiff toothbrush, toothpaste and baking soda
to the Strong Set and scrubbed the old soap build up off of it.


P.S.
I pulled the trigger on a brush purchase. Ordered an Omega 10098.

Originally Posted by Panama60

P.S.
I pulled the trigger on a brush purchase. Ordered an Omega 10098.

My favourite brush.

If you don't like it, you can always use it for house painting

Ya, the Goop is a good purchase as well. Great for tons of things. I buy 2 tubes at a time!

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Well I thought that I'd better fess up as I tossed in a Variable in that I put the mixture in a mason jar and then used a vacuum pump to evacuate the air. I figured that would help things blend betterfaster. That was yesterday.

I just released the lid and Boy what a difference in scent! I've put the lid back on and again evacuated the air. I'll leave it alone for another 6 days and see what the end result is.

OH! I did enjoy what I was smelling when I opened the jar.


Also I have a vintage cook book that was published in 1887 and it's got a lot more information other than just cooking. Here's the 'recipe' to make Bay Rum;

Quote: French proof spirit one gallon, extract bay, six ounces. Mix and color with caramel needs no filtering.

I gave my jar a shake this afternoon and couldn't resist taking a sniff. To my nose it's better than store bought. I can't wait until it's done and I can test shave with it. I like your idea with the vacuum to speed things up. My recently departed Mother is smiling down on us.

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Well I thought that I'd better fess up as I tossed in a Variable in that I put the mixture in a mason jar and then used a vacuum pump to evacuate the air. I figured that would help things blend betterfaster. That was yesterday.

I don't see the advantage of using a vacuum in this recipe.

Are you trying to boil the alcohol at room temperature?

Originally Posted by 32t

I don't see the advantage of using a vacuum in this recipe.

Are you trying to boil the alcohol at room temperature?

Let's just say that I like to 'Play'.

Originally Posted by Benz

Realizing that I'm almost out of Dominica Bay Rum I dug through my Mother's recipe box and found her recipe for Bay Rum that she always made for Dad. I made up a batch this afternoon and when it's done I'll bottle it in Dad's old bay rum bottle. So for my friends here at SRP I'll share Mom's recipe--->
5 oz. vodka 90 proof or better.
1 oz. Jamaican Rum.
4 large bay leaves.
1/4 teaspoon allspice.
1 stick of cinnamon.
1/4 teaspoon orange extract.
Put all the ingredients into a jar with a tight cap and let stand for 1 week or better in a dark place at room temperature. Shake the jar once a day. When done strain out all of the solids and filter through paper toweling. Use this stuff and you will look sharp and smell nice for the ladies.

Proving that I am old school I printed a copy of this recipe.

When I showed it to my wife she thought I had a recipe for a cocktail.

If anyone tries it let me know how it tastes!

Believe it or not when ever she would make a new batch for Dad he would take a sip of it and tell her, "If it's good for the inside of me, it will be good for the outside."

Originally Posted by 32t

I don't see the advantage of using a vacuum in this recipe.

Are you trying to boil the alcohol at room temperature?

It removes air and allows the solvent to get further into the leaves. Like when stabilizing.
~Richard

Made the template, and glued the slabs together, with paper between, and clamped together. Tomorrow we cut Tom's scales.

In the meantime, I guess I'll finish cleaning these two.
An older H Boker 11/16ths, heavy, thumb notched tang. And a George Wostenholm& Son's 5/8ths, Frameback.
( measuring from honing surface of spine, to edge.)

They showed up in my mailbox, VIA Texas [emoji57]