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Old 06-07-2012, 05:38 PM
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Smile Stockholm Tar.

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Originally Posted by dave brock View Post
Hi Steve.
If it helps, I've only ever used rosin mixed with Stockholm Tar.

Dave
I used to use pure turps, (seemingly, same as "gum turpentine"), in the sixtys, with beeswax, to temper my rosin/resin. I remember the aroma of the lap, was "outa this world (nice)". Not impressed with the aroma of Gugolz, but thats progress I suppose. Any way have tossed up whether, I should use the "pure turpentine", or " Stockholm Tar", to soften the Gugolz. The toss went the way of the S.Tar, for two reasons. Firstly, I know that the p.turps, is very "volatile",in which case the lap would not retain its new "softness level" for very long. Secondly, I would have to do a return journey, of at least 100km to aquire a supply. Fortunately, the local vet, just down the road, (less than 10minutes drive), had the s.tar on the shelf, so the deal was done. I assume the tar being less volatile will mean greater "softness" longivity, for the new lap. Looking forward to getting lap, and mirror reunited in the 5-8deg work enviroment.

Stephen.
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