Sir Randy wrote:
> I really enjoy the look of raw beech that has never been treated with
anything --
> WOW!  Like a number of  others, I will consider paying a premium for a
molder in
> nice shape that has the raw beech or birch look.

Which reminds me of a question I wanted to ask...

Recently I found some planes (which are now in someone
else's shop) which were in their original unfinished beech
condition.  BUT the numbnuts dealer I got them from had
marked prices on the toe (endgrain) with some sort of felt-tip
pen or "Sharpie".  Of course, the ink immediately went into
the unfinished endgrain, and I do not know if there is any
way to remove it.  Anybody have a suggestion for removing
these ink marks???

dave wolverton @ dave's home for wayward benches