My new burnisher

Rob Keeble

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Well after some searching and excellent advice from many here i came to realize i was over thinking this tool. Wrote to Ron Hock who was very good in responding and providing some grounding.:D I love it when guys who make tools take the time to treat customers well.:thumb:

Also Dave Jeske of Blue Spruce Toolworks stopped on by and topped it off for me. Thanks Dave as well as all the other members that gave me their views.:thumb:

So here is my attempt at this much needed tool if you gonna use scrapers and go neader.;):D

I bought the rod from Tools for Woodworking at the same time i got my hold downs just to make shipping a little more justifable. But is a Hock burnishing rod.

Handle is boxwood courtesy of LV bargain bin and the rest is history oh ferule also courtesy LV well they did not give them away but they a courteous supplier.:):thumb:
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After what Dave said about boxwood its my new favorite wood for handles. This stuff turned wonderfully and he is correct about the color. After taking pics i put some BLO mixed with mineral oil on and it popped nicely. Did not get a pic of that though. As you can see i been doing some spinny stuff.:D See flatwork needs spinny and visa versa.:wave:
 
She's a purty one. Nice job on that. I still don't understand why I can handle scrapers fine but can't sharpen chisels or plane irons free hand to save my life ;-)
 
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