CFM Frodo Posted February 2, 2023 CFM Report Posted February 2, 2023 I came buy this on accident I was setting my breakfast while finishing a strap I needed to wet the edge of the strap to burnish . I had local unfiltered honey on my biscuit and Inused it on the edge OMG ‘!!!! Honey is better than tokonal and will smooth the edge and leave it with a very nice shiny sheen Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
kgg Posted February 2, 2023 Report Posted February 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Frodo said: Honey is better than tokonal and will smooth the edge and leave it with a very nice shiny sheen Nice find. Natures choice. kgg Quote Juki DNU - 1541S, Juki DU - 1181N, Singer 29K - 71(1949), Chinese Patcher (Tinkers Delight), Warlock TSC-441, Techsew 2750 Pro, Consew DCS-S4 Skiver
Members TomE Posted February 2, 2023 Members Report Posted February 2, 2023 Nice! Sealing with beeswax is the obvious next step. Quote
Members doubleh Posted February 2, 2023 Members Report Posted February 2, 2023 It need sealing or the pissants are going to carry it off. Quote
Members Matt S Posted February 2, 2023 Members Report Posted February 2, 2023 Glue diluted in water has been standard in the UK for over a century. Traditionally gum arabic or hide/pearl/rabbit glue but these days normal white PVA wood glue is more common. It works very quickly, is very long-lasting and so cheap it's pretty much free. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 2, 2023 CFM Report Posted February 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Frodo said: I came buy this on accident I was setting my breakfast while finishing a strap I needed to wet the edge of the strap to burnish . I had local unfiltered honey on my biscuit and Inused it on the edge OMG ‘!!!! Honey is better than tokonal and will smooth the edge and leave it with a very nice shiny sheen Sweeeet! I tried super shene yesterday only because i was doing a quick sheath out of scraps just doused the thing then thought why not try burnishing while its still damp. And it worked well also. 33 minutes ago, Matt S said: Glue diluted in water has been standard in the UK for over a century. Traditionally gum arabic or hide/pearl/rabbit glue but these days normal white PVA wood glue is more common. It works very quickly, is very long-lasting and so cheap it's pretty much free. cool indeed i have been wanting to try making some hide glue now i have a reason. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 2, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted February 2, 2023 ummm, beeswax is honey. Bees consume honey and extrude it as tiny wax platelets which other bees press together to make larger sections of wax. For every 1 pound of wax bees have to consume between approximately 5 and 7 pounds of honey. I used to have a recipe for boiling and reducing down fish heads and bones to make a (very smelly) glue. Used to make it and use it in wood working Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members benlilly1 Posted February 2, 2023 Members Report Posted February 2, 2023 I hear KY jelly is good for slicking. I have not tried it! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted February 3, 2023 CFM Report Posted February 3, 2023 37 minutes ago, benlilly1 said: I hear KY jelly is good for slicking. I have not tried it! i about shot beer out my nose on that one!! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members benlilly1 Posted February 3, 2023 Members Report Posted February 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said: i about shot beer out my nose on that one!! No really! I've heard of it being used! Might be worth a try! Quote
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