Chestnut Products French Polish, 500ml A Robert Sorby Roughing Gouge

A Robert Sorby Roughing Gouge is commonly used tool recommended for the initial turning of uneven or square spindle stock to round

The soft stoppers are designed to hold without causing damage

is made from a tough plastic with an aperture in the centre for the cutter

The clamp is also repositionable

A French Polish finish is not very hard wearing and is recommended for items that are going to be cared for

Chestnut Products French Polish, 500ml A Robert Sorby Roughing GougeChestnut French Polish is a traditional blend of solvent (methylated spirit) and a top quality unbleached shellac which is very similar to a Button Polish in colour. Applied either to bare timber or over a Shellac Sanding Sealer it is built up in many layers which have been described as being the thickness of a cigarette paper! French Polish gives the rich amber glow found on fine antique furniture and requires a very specific technique for