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Roger W

18/05/08 21:51

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And don't they feel a lot nicer! It's usually one of the first things I do to a "new" plane, but isn't that black stain a pain? Why on earth did they feel it necessary

18/05/08 21:56

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Olly

Did you sand before the coats?

You need to get some Restore for the metal, then it will look like new.

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OPJ

19/05/08 10:32

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Hi Roger, yes, I totally agree, they feel so much nicer to hold now. There's none of that 'pasticcy' feel anymore and the plane itself looks so much nicer for it.

Hi Sparky, I gave a very lght sanding with 400g after stripping the old finish but it wasn't really necessary, the Rustins' Strypit stuff removes everything once you work out how to use it. Yes, I am now keen to have a go with some Restore at some point after seeing your results.

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