Thank you, I have cabinet scrapers (I draw file and raise a burr) but chemical stripper usually brings it right off and then I usually go to 220 grit. I’m at the sanding stage already.
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Ok, Rodrigo, I got busy with the scraper, which I knew about but never really utilized for this. Works very well! The stock is coming smooth and clean and I’ve not used any sandpaper yet.
As a craftsman I know by now sometimes when you “know what you’re doing” it can be hard to stop doing what you thought was best and learn from someone else. Foolish pride! I remind myself to be humble. And listen to another man’s suggestions. And think it through. Listening to the quieter voice of wisdom in my head. Remembering that’s how I acquired the skills and maturity I possess.
Bless you sir
As a craftsman I know by now sometimes when you “know what you’re doing” it can be hard to stop doing what you thought was best and learn from someone else. Foolish pride! I remind myself to be humble. And listen to another man’s suggestions. And think it through. Listening to the quieter voice of wisdom in my head. Remembering that’s how I acquired the skills and maturity I possess.
Bless you sir
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To scrape the "blood grooves" on the fore arm I used a short piece of scrap steel rod that I raised a burr on by grinding the end on my bench grinder. Cleaned out the leftover finish nicely. Then wrapped 220 around it for finish sanding the grooves. Keeping the profile sharp.
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Good idea, that way you get a better “level” inside the groove.
It is important that all the edges of the stock remain “sharp”!
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