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A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good
ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Believe it or not .. I still have a few boxes of those items here
somewhere !!! I have, however switched over to using automotive rubbing/finishing/polishing compounds ... they come in paste or semi-liquid form, and are just easier to obtain & use. Some of the 3M Finesse-It products are pretty pricey, but they work great. On 3/8/2011 11:21 AM, Digger wrote: A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, |
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Digger wrote:
A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, Still available at Lee Valley, of course. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 brian Stillwater Lake, NS |
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On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:33:04 -0400, Brian wrote:
Digger wrote: A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, Still available at Lee Valley, of course. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 Also available is Waterlox in the SATIN finish, which requires no buffing. Niiiiiiiiiiice! -- Life is full of obstacle illusions. -- Grant Frazier |
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On 3/8/2011 5:11 PM, Larry Jaques wrote:
So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, Still available at Lee Valley, of course. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 Also available is Waterlox in the SATIN finish, which requires no buffing. Niiiiiiiiiiice! Thanks Larry, Yep, I was aware I could order online, but really hoped I could find something suitable that was locally available. Even our local Sherwin Williams & the nearest Lowes/ Home Depot (40 miles) no longer carry these items. Didn't know about Waterlox, something new to me, but do appreciate the heads up and will definitely investigate further. Thanks again... -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:02:55 -0500, Digger
wrote: On 3/8/2011 5:11 PM, Larry Jaques wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, Still available at Lee Valley, of course. http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/pag...at=1,190,43040 Also available is Waterlox in the SATIN finish, which requires no buffing. Niiiiiiiiiiice! Thanks Larry, Yep, I was aware I could order online, but really hoped I could find something suitable that was locally available. Even our local Sherwin Williams & the nearest Lowes/ Home Depot (40 miles) no longer carry these items. Didn't know about Waterlox, something new to me, but do appreciate the heads up and will definitely investigate further. Just so you know, that's not a gloss finish like you were after. I was joking, referring you to a satin finish. It is, though, my favorite finish out of all I've ever tried. I prefer a hand-rubbed finish and this accomplishes that smoothly, easily, and very nicely. Thanks again... Jewelcome. -- Life is full of obstacle illusions. -- Grant Frazier |
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On 3/9/2011 7:43 AM, Larry Jaques wrote:
On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:02:55 -0500, Digger wrote: On 3/8/2011 5:11 PM, Larry Jaques wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. snip Also available is Waterlox in the SATIN finish, which requires no buffing. Niiiiiiiiiiice! Didn't know about Waterlox, something new to me, but do appreciate the heads up and will definitely investigate further. Just so you know, that's not a gloss finish like you were after. I was joking, referring you to a satin finish. It is, though, my favorite finish out of all I've ever tried. I prefer a hand-rubbed finish and this accomplishes that smoothly, easily, and very nicely. Understood what you meant, but after reading the literature I was immediately intrigued. My curiosity will win out in the end and will likely give it a go. Thanks once again for the pointer... -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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"Digger" wrote in message ... A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. My local True Value Hardware stocks them as does the Ace Hardware about 10 miles away.... Me thinks someone at the stores isn't looking hard enough for you. ;~) John |
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On 3/8/2011 5:39 PM, John Grossbohlin wrote:
What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. My local True Value Hardware stocks them as does the Ace Hardware about 10 miles away.... Me thinks someone at the stores isn't looking hard enough for you. ;~) Could be you are right John, but neither one here, in North Central FL, claims any knowledge nor is willing to order. Local paint dealer is Sherwin Williams and has never heard of pumice, nor painter's pyramids, nor paraffin, nor much of anything else useful. Nearest home centers are 40 miles away and neither stocks any of the above. Oh, but they do at least know of painter's pyramids.g -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Digger wrote: A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell If you must have pumice and/or rottenstone, they are both available from Amazon and other vendors. -- There is always an easy solution to every human problem -- neat, plausible, and wrong." (H L Mencken) Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org |
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On 3/8/2011 6:20 PM, Larry W wrote:
So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. If you must have pumice and/or rottenstone, they are both available from Amazon and other vendors. Yep, operative word is "online." A dreadful process and anything but convenient. Was sorta hoping for a more permanently localized solution, but, as you indicate, may not have much choice... Thanks, -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:21:18 -0500, Digger wrote:
On 3/8/2011 6:20 PM, Larry W wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. If you must have pumice and/or rottenstone, they are both available from Amazon and other vendors. Yep, operative word is "online." A dreadful process and anything but convenient. Was sorta hoping for a more permanently localized solution, but, as you indicate, may not have much choice... Dreadful process? If it weren't for e-tailers, I'd only have a couple of trips a year to the toy store. |
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"Digger O'Dell" ?
Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew |
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On 3/8/2011 7:40 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
"Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew Actually the original character was Digby "Digger" O'Dell the friendly undertaker, and the original show was "The Life of Reily" featuring William Bendix. And with that, I will be shoveling along...g -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Digger wrote: On 3/8/2011 7:40 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote: "Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew Actually the original character was Digby "Digger" O'Dell the friendly undertaker, and the original show was "The Life of Reily" featuring William Bendix. And with that, I will be shoveling along...g You mean you weren't just troweling the newsgroup? grin |
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On 3/9/2011 7:32 PM, Robert Bonomi wrote:
In article , Digger wrote: On 3/8/2011 7:40 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote: "Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew Actually the original character was Digby "Digger" O'Dell the friendly undertaker, and the original show was "The Life of Reily" featuring William Bendix. And with that, I will be shoveling along...g You mean you weren't just troweling the newsgroup? grin Nope, the real deal fer sure...g -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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On 3/8/2011 7:40 PM, Lew Hodgett wrote:
"Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew replied elsewhere... -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
b.com... "Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Lew Who knows what evil lives in the hearts of men? -- Ever wonder why doctors, dentists and lawyers have to Practice so much? Ever wonder why you let them Practice on You? |
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On Wed, 9 Mar 2011 22:27:26 -0800, "Lobby Dosser"
wrote: "Lew Hodgett" wrote in message eb.com... "Digger O'Dell" ? Possibly a character from: Can You Top This? Fibber Magee & Molly? The Great Gildersleeve? All old radio shows. Who knows what evil lives in the hearts of men? thump thump, thump thump and the chicken heart is _at_your_door_... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vPimtcK3-A -- Life is full of obstacle illusions. -- Grant Frazier |
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On 3/8/2011 6:57 PM, J. Clarke wrote:
So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Woodcraft has them, however any decent automotive paint store will have products from 3M, duPont, or Meguiars that work as well or better and are more convenient. Would you be able to expand a little on the auto-paint and perhaps, in terms of course=pumice/ medium=rottenstone/ fine=rouge, point me in a comparative direction? When it comes to automotive finishes, I have absolutely no clue ...isn't that the purpose of having car insurance?g Thanks, -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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On Mar 8, 11:21*am, Digger wrote:
A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell 4F pumice is essential for the initial grain filling stage of French polishing. Rottenstone is used as an optional final rub to raise a high gloss. If the local paint store doesn't stock them, try Woodcraft, or any of the online luthier's suppliers, such as Stewmac. A 1 lb box should last you for years. Plumber's rouge sounds like a compound used to clean copper pipe fittings before sweating. Would tripoli be the same thing? Diatomaceous earth (dead plankton shells) is supposed to work as an ultrafine compound. Never tried it, but you can buy 5 lb bags of Safer (tm) brand, sold as an organic nonchemical insecticide. It doesn't work as a polish, feed it to the roaches. |
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On 3/8/2011 8:06 PM, Father Haskell wrote:
On Mar 8, 11:21 am, Digger wrote: A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g snip So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. snip 4F pumice is essential for the initial grain filling stage of French polishing. Rottenstone is used as an optional final rub to raise a high gloss. If the local paint store doesn't stock them, try Woodcraft, or any of the online luthier's suppliers, such as Stewmac. A 1 lb box should last you for years. Yep, but cannot find locally anymore and was hoping not to have to special order online. Don't like doing financials online - for anything. Thought perhaps their might exist a more commonly available substitute. Plumber's rouge sounds like a compound used to clean copper pipe fittings before sweating. Would tripoli be the same thing? Could be, though seems to me it was indeed known simply as a Plumber's rouge and often the final process in the application of hand rubbed finishes ...not the same as a French polish, but same goal with quite a bit less work. If memory serves correctly, also used similar methods to remove scratches on plexiglass desktop covers when these were fashionable. I believe plumbers used the compound to clean & polish porcelain/ baked enamel, and chrome fixtures after repair or installation. Doubt you would find a plumber today with that sort of ethic or pride, but, maybe so... I will ask around about Tripoli and see what I can find. Diatomaceous earth (dead plankton shells) is supposed to work as an ultrafine compound. Never tried it, but you can buy 5 lb bags of Safer (tm) brand, sold as an organic nonchemical insecticide. It doesn't work as a polish, feed it to the roaches. Excellent suggestion! Sounds reasonable and worth further pursuit. Thanks, -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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On Mar 8, 10:21*am, Digger wrote:
A question for olhzimers...please try very hard to remember those good ol' days of great books and hand finishes (careful now!).g 30+ years ago, I used pumice slurry and a polishing compound commonly called plumber's rouge on select furniture and cabinet finishes. Got away from woodworking for these many years and just now beginning to play again. So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. I, too, still have a box of pumice powder in the shop but I haven't used it in years. Last use I can remember was buffing the finish on an old rocking chair I refinished and it did a good job. No machines -- just a hand pad of wadded rags and a few drops of water after the varnish has set a few days. I have used rouge on some metal and gem stone polishing projects and used the Dremel with polishing pad. I believe you can get jeweler's rouge, in small amounts, from Dremel. Otherwise try a hardware or jewelry store. I would start with Ace, because they are the PLACE. At least in rural SE Kansas, they are pretty well stocked. RonB |
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On 12/31/1969 7:00 PM, wrote:
On Mar 8, 10:21 am, Digger wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. I, too, still have a box of pumice powder in the shop but I haven't used it in years. Last use I can remember was buffing the finish on an old rocking chair I refinished and it did a good job. No machines -- just a hand pad of wadded rags and a few drops of water after the varnish has set a few days. I can find pumice stone, but not the 4F (FFFF - ultra fine) powdered pumice I am looking for. Didn't think of a drugstore as possible source so will look around this evening. I have used rouge on some metal and gem stone polishing projects and used the Dremel with polishing pad. I believe you can get jeweler's rouge, in small amounts, from Dremel. Otherwise try a hardware or jewelry store. I would start with Ace, because they are the PLACE. At least in rural SE Kansas, they are pretty well stocked. Jeweler's rouge does indeed come in very small quantities and not exactly cheap either; Tripoli, for example, can run as high as $30.00 a stick + shipping. After talking with the local auto-body repair shop this morning, I believe an automotive style compound may offer considerable advantage in a wet look finish. At least worth investigation. Local ACE store here is privately owned and not very well stocked. Also not doing as well as the True Value on opposite corner. Neither store offers very much support to woodworking community. However, if you want an accessory for a $6,000 riding mower or $400.00 leaf blower, well now, that is a horse they are both familiar with.g Thanks Ron, for the ideas and additional input... RonB -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Digger wrote:
On 12/31/1969 7:00 PM, wrote: On Mar 8, 10:21 am, Digger wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. I, too, still have a box of pumice powder in the shop but I haven't used it in years. Last use I can remember was buffing the finish on an old rocking chair I refinished and it did a good job. No machines -- just a hand pad of wadded rags and a few drops of water after the varnish has set a few days. I can find pumice stone, but not the 4F (FFFF - ultra fine) powdered pumice I am looking for. Didn't think of a drugstore as possible source so will look around this evening. I have used rouge on some metal and gem stone polishing projects and used the Dremel with polishing pad. I believe you can get jeweler's rouge, in small amounts, from Dremel. Otherwise try a hardware or jewelry store. I would start with Ace, because they are the PLACE. At least in rural SE Kansas, they are pretty well stocked. Jeweler's rouge does indeed come in very small quantities and not exactly cheap either; Tripoli, for example, can run as high as $30.00 a stick + shipping. After talking with the local auto-body repair shop this morning, I believe an automotive style compound may offer considerable advantage in a wet look finish. At least worth investigation. Local ACE store here is privately owned and not very well stocked. Also not doing as well as the True Value on opposite corner. Neither store offers very much support to woodworking community. However, if you want an accessory for a $6,000 riding mower or $400.00 leaf blower, well now, that is a horse they are both familiar with.g Thanks Ron, for the ideas and additional input... RonB toothpaste -- "You can lead them to LINUX but you can't make them THINK" Man. 2010.1 Spring KDE4.4 2.6.33.5-desktop-2mnb |
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On 3/9/2011 3:48 PM, Rich wrote:
Digger wrote: On 12/31/1969 7:00 PM, wrote: On Mar 8, 10:21 am, Digger wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. I, too, still have a box of pumice powder in the shop but I haven't used it in years. Last use I can remember was buffing the finish on an old rocking chair I refinished and it did a good job. No machines -- just a hand pad of wadded rags and a few drops of water after the varnish has set a few days. I can find pumice stone, but not the 4F (FFFF - ultra fine) powdered pumice I am looking for. Didn't think of a drugstore as possible source so will look around this evening. toothpaste Mentioned elsewhere also ...completely forgot that certainly could be used, but would take some practice to ascertain best methods and type. I've never tried it so, something more for the sample boards tomorrow. Thanks Rich, -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Powdered Pumice, rottenstone & Plumber's Rouge?
On 12/31/1969 7:00 PM, wrote:
On Mar 8, 10:21 am, Digger wrote: So, what happened to plumber's rouge and powdered pumice/ rottenstone? Can't seem to find any of these products anymore. In fact, local Ace hardware and True Value stores claim that these products are no longer even available for special order. What are folks using for polishing compounds these days ...not looking for hard to find select brands, just something I can purchase locally in small quantities. Ideally, Would greatly appreciate recommendations for equivalent substitutes of all three above. Thanks all, -- Digger Bob O'Dell Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. I, too, still have a box of pumice powder in the shop but I haven't used it in years. Last use I can remember was buffing the finish on an old rocking chair I refinished and it did a good job. No machines -- just a hand pad of wadded rags and a few drops of water after the varnish has set a few days. I can find pumice stone, but not the 4F (FFFF - ultra fine) powdered pumice I am looking for. Didn't think of a drugstore as possible source so will look around this evening. I have used rouge on some metal and gem stone polishing projects and used the Dremel with polishing pad. I believe you can get jeweler's rouge, in small amounts, from Dremel. Otherwise try a hardware or jewelry store. I would start with Ace, because they are the PLACE. At least in rural SE Kansas, they are pretty well stocked. Jeweler's rouge does indeed come in very small quantities and not exactly cheap either; Tripoli, for example, can run as high as $30.00 a stick + shipping. After talking with the local auto-body repair shop this morning, I believe an automotive style compound may offer considerable advantage in a wet look finish. At least worth investigation. Local ACE store here is privately owned and not very well stocked. Also not doing as well as the True Value on opposite corner. Neither store offers very much support to woodworking community. However, if you want an accessory for a $6,000 riding mower or $400.00 leaf blower, well now, that is a horse they are both familiar with.g Thanks Ron, for the ideas and additional input... RonB -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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Powdered Pumice, rottenstone & Plumber's Rouge?
On Mar 9, 11:24*am, RonB wrote:
Might try a drugstore for pumice. *Some folks use it for dental care. Toothpaste or baking soda would be candidates. |
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Powdered Pumice, rottenstone & Plumber's Rouge?
On 3/9/2011 2:58 PM, Father Haskell wrote:
On Mar 9, 11:24 am, RonB wrote: Might try a drugstore for pumice. Some folks use it for dental care. Toothpaste or baking soda would be candidates. Completely forgot about baking soda, been way too many years passed. Really rusty so I find these reminders extremely helpful. Thanks again, BTW, no chance you live nearby in North Central Fl? You're certainly welcome to come over and help me recover all that knowledge lost.g Now let's see, where did I store that thing with the long thin blade that goes around in circles? ...oh yeah, I remember now, it was called a bandsaw. -- Digger Bob O'Dell |
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