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Scale/ruler finish

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Scale/ruler finish

Jerry Gibbs

I have some tools such as a combination square where the original finish (nickel?) has been destroyed. Is there something I can apply to the blade after cleaning it or should I not bother?

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Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

Wax is always good.

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Jerry Gibbs

That’s what I’m thinking

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Clint Searl

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Clint Searl

For steel things, I use gun bluing and paste wax.

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