[Woodcarver] Using Kerosene prior to carving

[Gil Jagot]

According to Chris Pye's  book
"Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment. Vol. One" he mentions
using kerosene as a degreaser for the tools. My guess is that the
carver you mention is doing the same thing.

Just a guess though.

Gil

From: TWWOODWORK at aol.comDate: Tue, 6 Feb 2007 17:34:24 -0500To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.netSubject: [Woodcarver] Using Kerosene prior to carving






Recently saw an outstanding carver on TV on Modern Masters. He does 
outstanding work. Before he began carving with mallet and chisels, he commented 
that it was time to paint the wood with his secret ingredient- Kerosene!  
He used a regular paint brush and kerosene. 
I have never heard of this before. Have used water, 50% alcohol and 50% 
water but no other kind of chemical such as kerosene.
Appreciate any experience, comments, etc. about using kerosene.
Sincerely,
Tom
Thomas W. Horton
P.O. Box 240
Glen Mills, PA 19342
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