[Woodcarver] antique saw & rosewood help

[WdcvrRip at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/11/05 12:33:18 PM, plee at oasisol.com writes:



> I have an antique hand saw thta has some rust on the blade and i would like

> to paint a picture on the blade.  Can anyone tell me how to clean it up and

> seal it so I can paint on it with oil paint.  I was thinking of using sos

> pads but don't know.  any help would be greatly appreciated.

> thanks

> 


A Scotchbrite pad should clean it up.   No need to use a soapy sos pad.   
Paint with oils directly onto the metal.   An antique known brand saw (Diston for 
instance) might be worth more than a painted one to a collector.    Rip
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