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  1. 14th December 2020, 09:01 PM #1
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    Default French Polishing for the complete novice.

    French polishing tool handles for the complete novice.

    Some of you may be aware that there is a plane challenge running on the forum,
    And i am happily one of the competitors.


    I have started to work on some of the handle front knob being Forest Red Gum.

    I would like to try my hand at some traditional french polishing on the handles.

    So ,a few questions to start with.

    What grit should I stop sanding with,? I was thinking around the 800 mark,but that’s just a guess happy to go beyond that.

    Should I mix my own shellac ? or use something from our leaders store( Neil U Beaut) ?

    What is the best way to apply the shellac on small irregular shaped parts, ? ie Plane Handles.

    Will I need to fill the grain?

    Also I have read Neil excellent book on polishing, but that was a awhile ago.

    Cheers Matt.
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    Oh, you're taking it to the next level now Matt. I can't help you, (or won't ), but I'm sure Neil will be along soon to spoil the fun.
    There's something regal looking about that K-nob, I think some gold leaf would be appropriate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Picko View Post
    Oh, you're taking it to the next level now Matt. I can't help you, (or won't ), but I'm sure Neil will be along soon to spoil the fun.
    There's something regal looking about that K-nob, I think some gold leaf would be appropriate.
    Not sure about next level, yet! Picko.
    But something I’ve been wanting too do for ages.

    Now,gold leaf there’s an idea.[emoji6]
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