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1. 
   chuckh | Nov 27, 2006 02:59am | #1

   Here is everything you ever wanted to know about japaning

   http://www.gutenberg.org/files/15622/15622-h/15622-h.htm

   There have also been threads here and on other forums about sourcing the materials.  Personally, I think it is too much bother.  Black Rustolium (sp?) looks great. 

   -Chuck

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   nicobie | Nov 27, 2006 03:56am | #2

   Yep,

    

   You might use a sandable primer first. Rustolium makes an car primer that works for me. 

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   greenlee | Nov 27, 2006 04:40am | #3

   OK.  Sandable primer and Rustolium it is.

   Thanks alot,

   Joe

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   EdHarrison | Nov 27, 2006 06:28pm | #4

   A rhetorical qestion:

   I wonder, if the technology for powder coating had been available during the golden age of tool-making, if all of these planes would have been powder coated instead of jappanned?  I wonder if the goal back then was just the toughest, rust-proof barrier possible?

   Maybe I've been watching too much American Chopper - I've got powder coating on the brain, now, and am thinking of having al of my planes powder-coated and then sent out to Nub's Graphics for racing stripes and such.  Take care, Ed

    

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   bones | Nov 27, 2006 07:03pm | #5

   I was in a harbor freight recently, and they had a powder coat unit (small) that looked interesting. I thought about getting it, but then my senses came to me and I decided not to. It was cool, and not very expensive. 

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   JeffHeath | Nov 28, 2006 02:15am | #6

   Ed,

   I love the Tuttles, too!  The old guy is nuts, but I wouldn't want to arm wrestle him. 

   I've got a powder coating and sandblasting company right down the street from me.  I have often thought of having it done, also.  I wonder what it costs?

   Happy Holidays,

   Jeff

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   JohnWW | Nov 28, 2006 02:32am | #7

   A long discussion on the subject just finished up, go to the advanced search function, scroll to the bottom and enter topic number 32689.

   John White, Shop Manager, Fine Woodworking Magazine

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   greenlee | Nov 29, 2006 07:08am | #8

   Thank you Mr. White.