Block,silk and a fine wax.

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Block,silk and a fine wax.

Post by NightWatchman » Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:27 pm

It’s a mad, misty, cold start to the 4th of Jul weekend and so armed with a generous
pour of bourbon I’ve started to learn something new thanks to the two Williams . Mr.
Anderson for his beautiful wooden block and Mr. Bailey for his fine tyer’s wax.
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Re: Block,silk and a fine wax.

Post by Ron Eagle Elk » Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:42 pm

Your in for a treat. Both the block and the wax are works of functional art. Hopefully, there is some card stock to store your creations on.
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Re: Block,silk and a fine wax.

Post by dj1212 » Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:02 am

Ron Eagle Elk wrote: Fri Jul 02, 2021 10:42 pm Your in for a treat. Both the block and the wax are works of functional art. Hopefully, there is some card stock to store your creations on.
I have been wondering what the card stock is that's included with the dubbing block. Not that I've used up what is included but I'm curious what to look for if I want more. Thanks.

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Re: Block,silk and a fine wax.

Post by Old Hat » Sat Jul 03, 2021 6:48 am

I'm not sure what William uses for his cardstock. I use archival matting board for picture framing. You can buy it in large sheets at most large hobby stores and cut it to size.
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Re: Block,silk and a fine wax.

Post by William Anderson » Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:11 pm

Doug, Lance Hidy made those decks of cards to match his father’s cards in size and paper weight. I typically use a smaller card, the size of a baseball card that’s about 120lb Bristol paper. I like that I can buy collector sheets for cards and they store easily.

I love seeing what you guys are doing with your blocks.
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