Eyeless in Gaza?
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'Sarf & West mate, Sarf & West'
Pete Bernfeld
Wed 24 Aug 2011 07:48
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Staining has now been completed in the bridge deck area and the sanding of the staining is 95% complete. Varnishing starts in earnest tomorrow except it has been suggested that oxalic acid might remove the remaining stains. I might have one quick go at finding some, then a varnishing we will go. Stains can always be removed later and the aim is to get 'das boot' liveable as quickly as possible.
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Before the final rub-down
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And after. Do you detect a certain lack of redness?
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Not too badly stained. varnish will work wonders.
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Now with a third coat! Might try the oxalic acid if I can get any.
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Before and
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After sanding. Yuri taking a well deserved rest!
Met up with Marion and Roger (Marionette 4) today. Haven't seen them since Trini....how long ago was that? Not much else to report so
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