what do you polish with

[Redback]

ok,
I have just been polishing a side table I recently finished. It is undercoated with hard shellac and I have been applying Ubeauts traditional wax.

To do this I have been using a Ubeaut swans down thingo that goes in my drill and spins at high spped. Works really well for the table top...

but for smaller areas and tighter spots, I have been using an old work shirt, which I think is cotton and polyester.

Im assuming I should be using something a bit better....

What should I be using? (and where do i get it)

I went searching the other day for some linin for making a rubber for french polishing. Buggered If I know where to get it. Is it 100% linen, I saw a misture at spotlight of linen and something else yesterday...but didnt get it.

Finally, I was thinking of making some small tables out of pine, but I don't much like the look of pine. Is there a finish / technique that makes it look a bit more respectable...?

cheers

RB

[Termite]

I use old T shirts for trad wax. Make sure you keep changing to a clean spot when it starts to clog a bit. Putting the wax on very thin will make it easier and I have found that the real good finish comes up after the second coat.

[journeyman Mick]

.................but for smaller areas and tighter spots, I have been using an old work shirt, which I think is cotton and polyester.

Im assuming I should be using something a bit better....

Why yes old chap, I wouldn't consider anything less than one of my old linen, starched front, dress shirts. Just make sure you remove the bow tie, dress studs and cufflinks first. ;) :D (Oh and make sure you're wearing a dinner jacket when applying)

Mick the formal (but no help at all :p )

[Termite]

Mick, why don't you just get your Blue Heeler to do his rolling back scratch on your job, should polish up real well. :D

[journeyman Mick]

What, and crease his dinner jacket? :eek:

Mick

[Sturdee]

I went searching the other day for some linin for making a rubber for french polishing. Buggered If I know where to get it. Is it 100% linen, I saw a misture at spotlight of linen and something else yesterday...but didnt get it.

RB


I use cotton for french polishing rubbers. No need to use linin. Got a bag full of old white 100 % cotton shirts from an Op Shop for a $ 1. last year and still have enough.


Peter.

[ubeaut]

Sturdee's got the right idea. When in need I go to the op shop and ask them to put aside a bag of flannelette and cotton sheets. Usually takes a few weeks to get a garbage bag full but they will last for years.

I use the cotton for French polishing (preferably white and washed first) the worn stuff is great for the final finishing stages of the polishing. The flannelette, is in my opinion, by far the best for Shellawax, EEE, and Traditional Wax and works better than anything else with Polish Reviver.

Cheers - Neil :)