[Jewelry making - Article 00746] - Re: [Orchid] Brown Polymer should be named 'tan'

[Ray]

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>     I also used it to lube my saw blades. I work exclusively with 8/0
>     blades. This lube was like magic! It helped me cut faster and much
>     straighter. The only problem I have with it is in applying it to
>     my sawblades. Its texture is like warm butter so I find myself
>     using my fingers to apply it to the blade. This can be a problem if
>     one is in a hurry as those sawblades are rather sharp. 

    I figured out a way to apply it when sawing. I just put a bit on the
    piece I'm cutting and it transfers to the blade. 

>     I also use it on my drawplate. It doesn't rub off like any
>     conventional waxs and has a nice odor. It's also fairly white so
>     it doesn't stain. I've tested it as a lube for bright-cutting and
>     engraving and pave', and it worked like magic, but I use a
>     GraverMax so YMMV. 

    I got my Big Tub. I just can't get over this stuff. It works so much
    better than that stuff Stuller sells for keeping your burs from
    heating up. The only drawbacks I can find are that since it's so
    soft, it tends to clog up burs if you use too much, but fortunately
    it doesn't require that you use much at all, and it can easily get in
    the way of soldering if you don't take care to remove it from an area
    you intend to solder. The manufacturer says that only turpentine
    removes it, but actually acetone, an ultrasonic with ammonia, and
    steam removes it enough to solder. I used it on a #4 file that I was
    using on platinum, and on an inside ring bur. It stopped the
    chattering instantly on the bur, and made filing much smoother and
    faster. I also use it on the threads of a lamp I bought at Target
    tonight, and last week used it on a customers finger to remove a
    stuck ring! 

    The maker calls it "Snake Oil." I'm beginning to understand why! :) 

Ray
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