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Here's what I've been doing this week. :-)
I just finished these three fire pistons for the Eagle court of honor this weekend. I carve the scout's initials and "479" and then make some design on the rest.
After the knifework, I sand with 150, 200, 320, 400, 600 paper, then 0000 steel wool. By then my hands are worn out, I'm covered in dust, and the wood has a nice sheen. I've applied coatings in the past, but it doesn't increase the gloss much and I like the warm feel of the wood.
I tested them to make sure they worked and each one gave up an ember right away, one even on the very first compression!
Scout On
Posted: 17:34 04-29-2011 623
Comments:
Jan 26, 2020 - Debbie Lombardo
Do you sell these? They are amazing
Jan 26, 2020 - Scouter Paul
@Debbie - Ha! No, the hours of work into each one would make them
exorbitantly expensive. :-) But, the kits to make them (or ready-
to-use pistons) are at Wildersol.com and they're a
fun gift.
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