Freethinker
Member
I am finishing a herringbone blank that I have quite a bit of time and effort tied up in.
I put 9 coats of thin CA on, sanded and polished with MM thru 12000 and then Novus. (I also waxed the bushings before beginning.)
I believe I read here once where someone "scores" the ends where the blank meets the bushings. Do you simply score it with an Exacto or similar razor knife?
Just a light score, or all the way thru the layers of CA?
In the past, I have had good luck --after removing the barrels from the mandrel-- simply giving the bushing/barrel assembly a smart "smack" straight down on a sturdy piece of cast iron, but on occasion a small crack can be caused.
I am looking to find the way to best avoid any mishaps in removing these finished blanks....any advice you can give will be much appreciated.
Thanks.
I put 9 coats of thin CA on, sanded and polished with MM thru 12000 and then Novus. (I also waxed the bushings before beginning.)
I believe I read here once where someone "scores" the ends where the blank meets the bushings. Do you simply score it with an Exacto or similar razor knife?
Just a light score, or all the way thru the layers of CA?
In the past, I have had good luck --after removing the barrels from the mandrel-- simply giving the bushing/barrel assembly a smart "smack" straight down on a sturdy piece of cast iron, but on occasion a small crack can be caused.
I am looking to find the way to best avoid any mishaps in removing these finished blanks....any advice you can give will be much appreciated.
Thanks.