My French Polishing Technique Has Taken On An English Air...

French polish can, of course, be perfectly successful as a finish. Charles H. Hayward, Staining and Polishing , 1946 I am always tweaking my French polishing technique. After working six-seven months out of the year as a historic preservation carpenter, I pretty much have to re-learn how to French polish when I get back into my shop. It is something I have to keep working at all the time. I have and do experiment with techniques espoused by different authors on the subject, I still think that Ron Fernandez's video on French polish is one of the best, but often times what works for one person doesn't work for me. Here are a few things that have worked for me: Pumice, alcohol and a little bit of shellac make a great filler. Coating the wood first with egg white makes the filler a little bit harder. I no longer use any "synthetic" wood filler. Olive oil works best for me, I haven't had much success with mineral oil. Patience is the best ingredient fo