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   Drew_Nyman | Aug 08, 2000 12:10pm | #1

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   use a smaller rubber that is just a bit more loosely wrapped and form it into a point. It'll get into the corners.

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   William_Tuggle | Aug 08, 2000 01:51pm | #2

   *Jay,Use a softer and smaller rubber that will conform to the cockbead molding. Use you finger tips with the rubber as required to reach those areas. Do that part first to get a build. Be sure to feather the perimeter of the area to avoid a build into the flat of the drawer, etc. After the cockbead is finished, then do the rest as usual. This procedure allows you to build the cockbead area then blend it in to the flat of the drawer, etc.Once all is done just finish the entire surface as normal.I think "French Polishing" is intended more for flat areas like table tops, for this reason. Matter of fact some places suggest doing the table top only because of getting into carved areas, etc. This is just gee whiz. It has nothing to do with your particular project.

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   Jay_Stallman | Aug 09, 2000 01:01am | #3

   *Sounds like a good idea, but could you describe exactly what you mean by a "rubber". Is this the same as the cotton gauze core surrounded by linen or muslin wrap? Thanks for the advice.

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   William_Tuggle | Aug 09, 2000 01:32am | #4

   *Jay,Yes. That's generally the name used for that "pad". There are others of course. Let me make a suggestion that works well for me. Use cheesecloth to make the ball and cover it either with cheesecloth or old cotton (T-shirt material) available at most paint stores or Home Depot type stores. I'm sure that you have read how to make it by folding the ball tight. Then place the cover over the ball. No creases. That will mess up your finish. Muslin is probably too course. Linen (good linen) is often hard to find. Cotton works great. I actually like it better for the cover than cheesecloth. One other hint. Place the rubber in a zip lock bag and you can use the same one for days.