Fettling, chasing, and patina

Outline of topics covered, day 5

Fettling
hand tools vs. power tools - rope vise-etc

Chasing
use of files, chisels, burrs etc -working down the scale -viewing the piece as a whole

Patina
fire preparation -basic chemicals -method more important than recipes -spraying, painting, dipping, boiling -rubbing back -time spent well rewarded -waxing

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