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I recently procured an antique parallel ruler that is in good condition but needs a little
restoration. The rulers are constructed of some type of hardwood and have an
'ebonized' coating. There are a few small places where the coating has chipped off.
I am still searching for a reasonable procedure for restoring the finish. About all I am
sure of is the ebonized finish is black and hard. This must be a common problem
with older wooden instruments and I am certain that some of you have faced the
same dilemma - restore or let stand.
There are no maker marks visible and I prefer a practical item to a collector item
anyway.
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
Frank
Rochester, NY USA
found numerous hits searching the internet but canno
