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>You don't have to use pitch for polishing. There is a compound called
>"tropical pitch" which is made of rosin, castor oil and woodflour
>(melted together). I don't think it will be susceptible to slurries as
>pitch is. Oherwise it's used in the same way as "normal" pitch lap -
you
>can press it, cut it or form it with rubber mats.
>Drop us a line if you want more info.
>
>Bratislav
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Well., this stuff sounds interesting. I have lots of rosin at work, and
I have heard of adding wood to pitch. Any specifics would be
appreciated. Hopefully within 2 weeks I'll have some results..
Bill Marriott Forest Knolls, Ca btk@ix.netcom.com