CSM / Galazan

[Steve Huffman]

Just looking for some input if anyone has used CSMs Parker Brothers Stock finish ? I am working on a Hammer 0 grade top lever and wondered if was close or the French Polish they have was better. Thanks Steve.

[Mike Poindexter]

I have never used CSM's stuff, but making your own french polish with orange shellac, boiled linseed oil and a few drops of japan drier is so easy and relatively cheap that I havent looked any further. Just mix it up in small batches (2 oz or so) and vary the percentage of oil to suit your polishing stroke and your finish will come out as nice as any. I use about a 10% to 15% proportion of oil, and be sure to cut the shellac from the standard 3lb mix to 1 1/2 lb with high quality alcohol. There was a long thread on this subject several years ago, you can probably find it in the archives. Best.