[TheForge] rust redux

Thu Nov 13 22:24:00 2003

Thanks Bob,

as I've been thinking about my own question, I recall my mom doing an
antiquing thing with furniture back 40 years ago where she'd paint a light
color and let it dry. Then paint with another type that she'd wipe off,
leaving the second, typically darker color, behing.  I'll have to aske how
she did that.  But the soapstone will do for now.  Except for the pieces
that are still predominantly polished... maybe graphite?

Kevin

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>  Kevin,
>
>  I just go over the graduations with a soapstone and wipe off the extra.
>  Leaves the marks white.
>
>  If your eyes are changing you can get those small reading glasses at K
>  mart or anyplace. If you want safety glasses with built in readers
>  check out duluthtrading.com. A lot cheaper than prescription glasses.
>  About $30 I think.
>
>  Bob
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>  On Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 02:24 PM, Kevin Donahoe wrote:
>
>  > All,
>  >
>  > How do you all finish your slightly rusty/patinated measuring sticks
>  > in the
>  > shop?  I've several squares, rules, etc that have a varied and light
>  > patina
>  > of rust that makes it hard to see the fricken marks.  It hasn't been a
>  > problem until 1-the winter light, 2-a couple of my shop halogen shop
>  > lights
>  > crapped out and new bulbs didn't fix it and 3-the fact I've finally
>  > started
>  > to have to use reading glasses in a long (3-4 year) procrasting
>  > attempt at
>  > arm stretching.  I'd like to give the body of the ruler an even patina
>  > with
>  > some contrast in the grooves.
>  >
>  > I'm trying the mothballs in the tool box trick, but too late for
>  > preventive
>  > measures.
>  >
>  > ps, am practicing my O/A cutting technique before I have a pile of
>  > pipe in
>  > the humble pile.
>  >
>  > Kevin
>  >
>  > Offense is taken, not given.
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