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   Michael_Cotter | Jan 22, 2000 05:15am | #1

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   I know this was asked a long time ago but I run into this problem regularly. Depending on the level of detail, that is, complexity of the carving you would be wise to wax only the flatter parts of the carving. I speak from experience having tried --many times-- to get into all the nooks and crannies and having spent enitre days trying to blend and polish. To me, many times, it's not worth the aggravation. If you do brave it, try a nylon toothbrush covered with cloth and continually move to clean cloth.

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   Michael_Richwine | Jan 23, 2000 09:46am | #2

   *Try a shoebrush, or use traditional polisher's brushes from England or France. I don't have a source for them handy, but you might Email Gil Hummer at [email protected]. He might be able to steer you in the right direction. He also distributes Fiddes and Kiwi-Bois, both fine wax products, along with other finishing supplies.Michael Richwine

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   CStanford_ | Jan 25, 2000 07:17pm | #3

   *Mr. Richwine is exactly right. Use a shoebrush. I bought my Kiwi horse hair shoebrush at Walgreen's.

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   Charles_Gonsowski | Jan 13, 2001 04:04am | #4

   *What is the best finish for carved walnut? I made a smaller version of a victorian secretary with some carving and don't know anything about finishing.