It seems that the theme is "don't do as I do, do as I say.
Tips on cleaning
http://www.cranialstorage.com/wood/html/cleaning_your_plane.html

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "PAUL MORIN" 
To: "oldtools" 
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 8:19 AM
Subject: Re: RE: [oldtools] Bio-(and Shiney does pay)

> Hmmmm.... just read the message someone else left about using the white
(polishing), rather than the red (rubbing - about 220 grit).
>
> Think perhaps I will be exchanging my purchase then.
>
> Just wanted to repoint that out since it occured a bit before my post of
possible mis-information.
>
>
> paul morin
> calgary, ab
>
> > One antiques website I was on suggested using the RED rubbing
> > compound Turtle Wax sells.  They say to use an old soft cotton
> > cloth (or a something like a sock), apply a small amount, and work
> > it in until it looks 'burnished'.  Then you use it to carefully
> > work your item.
> >
> > It is supposed to remove only the dirt, without strippin the
> > patina off, and is recommended over 0000 Steel wool & wax/spirits.
> >
>
>
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