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Very nice pictures Woodrow...nice composition. I am scrambling trying to find an Ebony version---fingers crossed!!!

Thank you Woodrow ;). I appreciate your kind gesture...

Paul
 
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justsomedude said:
Hey Bonky, what did you put on yours to make the wood so shiny? Renn wax?
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Elbow grease, and lots of it ;)

No wax at all, I put it through a progression of 1500, 2000 grit wet/dry sandpapers, then polished it out with white polishing compound. It's amazing how high a degree of polish both ebony and african blackwood can take with no topcoat of any kind. Plus, it's surprising how much shows up in the grain of the wood that is otherwise hidden until polished :)
 
OH MY!! Would ya just look at those 2 brothers! VERY Kool! :cool::cool::cool:
Great Pic also Barry! And art work!!
This is gonna be FUN!!!

Dave
 
*almost* making me sad I bought the ebony - those look great.

My ebony radio arrived this afternoon - a great anniversary present to myself. 5th anniversary is traditionally wood, anyway. :D
 
The Diamond radio seems to be thinner than the original which is quite awesome! Both are great knives, no doubt! The brass sets it apart though. Sorry for all the glare.









 
Informative comparison shots, JIA!
Thanks!
 
Sharpening her up, and throwing her in mah pocket (well, in a slip sheath, but then in mah pocket).

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So glad to hear (and see!) that these are a little thinner than their brothers.:thumbup: Can't wait for my Ebony!

JerryIsAlive said:
The Diamond radio seems to be thinner than the original which is quite awesome! Both are great knives, no doubt! The brass sets it apart though. Sorry for all the glare.
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~Jim
 
bonky said:
Elbow grease, and lots of it ;)

No wax at all, I put it through a progression of 1500, 2000 grit wet/dry sandpapers, then polished it out with white polishing compound. It's amazing how high a degree of polish both ebony and african blackwood can take with no topcoat of any kind. Plus, it's surprising how much shows up in the grain of the wood that is otherwise hidden until polished :)
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So tell me Russell do you tape over the bolsters & shield so as not to scratch them or just put them thru the same process also?
Thank You,
Dave
 
knowtracks said:
So tell me Russell do you tape over the bolsters & shield so as not to scratch them or just put them thru the same process also?
Thank You,
Dave
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Yes sir, that's exactly what I do. I opened the blades and applied blue painters tape over the blade for safety, and over the bolsters. On the shield I used clear Scotch tape and carefully cut off the excess. I do my work with the sandpaper, then I remove the tape before using the polishing compound, and just take my time.

For maintaining the wood I use the same thing as many people, a little bit of mineral oil works for me.

Hopefully this makes sense, and if you try it out I'd really like to see how it works out for you. :-)
 
Thank You Russell!
It makes perfect sense, now all i need do is find some 1500 & 2000 paper and polish compound.
I will post it up when completed! :thumbup:

Man I just got done acquiring all the TC barlows in blackwood too!! :confused:
Better get busy!!


Dave
 
knowtracks said:
Thank You Russell!
It makes perfect sense, now all i need do is find some 1500 & 2000 paper and polish compound.
I will post it up when completed! :thumbup:

Man I just got done acquiring all the TC barlows in blackwood too!! :confused:
Better get busy!!


Dave
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You can find the sandpaper at advanced auto, auto zone, or the equivalent in your area. For the compound, mother's mag polish is what I use, and is available at the same places.
 
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