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coating on new chisels
VTAndy4
>Hello,
Total newbie question here: what is it that new chisels are sometimes coated with, and how do I remove it? It's not an oil coating, but some kind of clear lacquer? Should I soak the chisels in mineral spirits, and if so, for how long?
Thanks,
Andy
Re: coating on new chisels
mikew
>Hi Andy,
Usually it is laquer...so laquer thinner should remove it.
Take care, Mike
Mineral spirits or...
Scott Burr in Ben Lomond, CA
>As Mike says laquer thinner. Thinner is "faster" and should be soaked for an hour or 2.