Burnisher use

[xy mosian]

Hi all,

Yesterday I came across one of those eureka moments. I was shown to use a ticketer, sorry burnisher, on the scraper dry. This has always been a bit of a drag at high pressures. I don't know what made me do it but yesterday, when I came across the drag I instinctively reached for the butt end of the candle. A rub along the burnisher and what a difference. The first stage hook turning was easier and, although I have no real proof, I get the impression that the edge is more even and perhaps sharper.

If you don't lubricate when burnishing already give it a whirl.

xy

 

[Racers]

They used to say wipe it on the side of your nose or behind your ear before using it.

I find a smooth burnisher works better, and a smaller diameter one helps.

Pete

 

[Peter Sefton]

One of the old ways is a little spit.

Peter

 

[bugbear]

Hi all,

Yesterday I came across one of those eureka moments. I was shown to use a ticketer, sorry burnisher, on the scraper dry. This has always been a bit of a drag at high pressures.

You (really) don't need high pressure. My eureka moment was using a (much) smaller burr. A large burr
is only needed/desirable when ripping off old varnish.

With lower pressure the need for lubrication is reduced, although many old book recommend a drop of oil.

BugBear

 

[xy mosian]

Thanks gentlemen,
If I had come across the lubrication of burnishers before, then I had forgotten it. As for the various body extras, I think I'll stick with the candle. My burnisher is polished with the same regeme as my carving tools. A tickle with the diamond embedded rubberised wheel and then a few minutes on the buffing mop. Not that it needs doing very often, but I always feel better having done it.
Bugbear I am beginning to see the same as yourself, a good sharp, small, burr is better than a big blunt one.
xy