Anyone know what that stuff id that better antique shops put on antique metal tools to give them that nice sheen? I bought a Stanley #122 Liberty Bell plane yesterday and would like to shine it up for a mantle piece.
Gary
What's that stuff?
Oct 24, 2004
6 Replies
HEATHEN!
Renaissance Wax. Expensive to buy a pot, but it lasts for ages. Use a short stif brush to apply it - a cheap stencilling brush is perfect. It works equally well on wood or metal, and it's non-damaging if you want to use the tool aferwards.
The HORRORS!
Try Bridger! You can spit the hook.
Dave in Fairfax
Human blood.
UA100
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