#Woodturning

Here I make some abrasive paste..
so simple and fun to make ..
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[@brendonmitchell2597]

I think we all have a magic potion Andy. Always willing to try though. Cheers Andy.😊

[@k9insomniac783]

I’ve made a couple different variations of this in the past. I made some and added some hard Carnuba wax to it and it worked pretty well. The problem I have is getting diatomaceous earth that doesn’t turn dark grey when it’s mixed in. I can’t seem to find any light stuff that won’t stain lighter woods. This is a great video for new turners and wood workers alike. Your a little easier to follow than some of the other videos on here. Hats off to ya sir.

[@colinwatmore7041]

Thanks for the info Andy, I'll try your recipes out once I start getting low on my supplies. Might have to buy my own pan and stirrers though. I don't have a good track record when using the wifes kitchen stuff and am now banned. Getting the simple stuff can prove difficult here in Spain but I'm not willing to change that difficulty for your rain. Used to live on the Lizard way back when and the horizontal stuff is nasty.

[@indianatone218]

Looks good Andy thanks for showing us how to make it , Ant

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Ant... It does work very well... My pleasure... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@crackerjack3359]

I make larger amounts in the final vessel, a flat based tupperware . I boil water in the frying pan and float the tupperware in it. No need to clean out the frying pan.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Crackerjack... Ahhh... that sounds like a great idea... I'm all for less cleaning... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Yup. I use the wax beads, mineral oil and diatomaceous earth. Found the wax and earth at the farm store, and oil at the drug store. But I do use the final storage container in the microwave, and use a silicone spatula for best results. No pan to clean up. The rain really sounds good. We are still short of normal, though getting a few more showers now and then.

[@ThePapa1947]

Very useful video Andy. Easy to make and easy to get the supplies to do it. I made some 4 years ago and the beeswax was the hardest to get. A local craft store had it in blocks. It worked fine...wife did like me using her shrewder on her mixer though LOL...I did not use it. Take care, Gary

[@thesweetone]

I used mineral oil and made a half liter about 4 years ago and it's as if I made it yesterday.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi thesweetone... Good to know... I like making small batches... Take care...All the best.....Andy

[@54lespaul77]

What a shine! Love that stuff. It’s pretty much the formula I use and it seems to do the job. Thanks Andy! Cheers, Rick

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Rick... Yes.. it works well... makes sense to make your own... I have tried rotten stone, pumice, diatomaceous earth and a combination of all three and the diatomaceous earth alone wins... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@im4dabirds]

Nice tip, thanks

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi im4dabirds... My pleasure... I hope that you will find it useful... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@paulhubbard3691]

Great video Andy I will have to make some of this thank you Andy.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Paul... Thank you so much... It is super easy to make and works really well... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@randellspencer2035]

I have thought about trying the homemade polishing paste. You make it look so simple to mix. I like the finish it gives. I love listening to the rain in the background on so many of your videos. I've picked up lots of ideas & tips from you that have helped me on my wood turning journey. Looking forward to the next one.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Randell... This paste could not be easier to make... Buy beeswax pellets.. much easier than the bars... The diatomaceous earth is very light so don't buy too much... The mineral oil is also useful for other applications..wood wax... chopping boards etc Haha... it does rain here a lot... I'm happy to hear that you have found my eclectic mix of videos useful... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Great recipe Andy and I can attest to it working really well. Keeping the video so when I need to make my own. Take care my friend. Cheers, Huw. PS Raining Cats and Dogs here as well.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Huw... Thank you... I kept it super simple and NO olive oil... Haha... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@denisvienat849]

Salut Andy c’est un bon procédé bravo tu es prêt pour faire la cuisine 🥳 avec les grands chefs 👍 je plaisante c’est cool 💪 prend soins de toi Andy 👋

[@PBUCKY1969]

Hi Andy, good to see you hard at work, hope all is well! Great tutorial thanks mate, although I bet your Mrs is chuffed that you wrecked her best frying pan 🤣

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Paul... Thank you so much for your kind words and I'm glad that you liked it... Haha... after 40 years of marriage, I know better than to use anything from the kitchen... 🤪🤣🤣 Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@johndeakin7401]

Good video and a good tip John from Scotland

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi John... Thank you so much again... I hope that you will find it useful.... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@daveb.misc.2589]

Good job Andy! I need to get some of that made. You could send some of that rain over here....its really dry! 😎❤👍

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Dave... Thank you... it works well and is so easy to make... I will re- direct some of these rain clouds over to Kansas for you.. expect them on Tuesday...🌨☔😊 Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@lenshandcraftedwoodsigns6033]

I have been enjoying your videos. Another well done and informative video.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Len... Thank you so much... I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@abogue271]

Thanks!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Aden... Thank you so much... that was very kind of you... I hope that you will find it useful... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@abogue271]

My pleasure Andy.. Hope it helps with the garage rebuild.. My wife and I were heartbroken when we saw the vid..

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Thank you both😍

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Howdy Andy thanks for the tutorial, Enjoyed the video 👍 I’ve often thought about trying the paste, still yet to try it and the homemade stuff looks Awesome I believe I’ve got all those ingredients I believe I will try it out 😎

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Kimsey... My pleasure... This paste is so easy to make and works really well... If you have already got the ingredients then give it a go.. just a small amount and I know that you will love it.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@jackthompson5092]

Thanks, Andy. I have made abrasive paste using flaked bees wax, mineral oil and pumice or rotten stone. These work very well. The pumice is slightly more course than the rotten stone. Not sure how they compare to diamatiatious earth.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jack... I tried a mix of beeswax, mineral oil, diatomaceous earth, rotten stone and pumice... Thinking that the different coarseness of the 3 materials would work better... It was no better than the mix with just diatomaceous earth... so I'm sticking with it... But they all seem to work equally well... Stick with what works for you... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@colinizzard5668]

Looks easy to make it must workout a lot cheaper than the ready made pastes that are available

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Colin... Yes.. it is so easy and quick to make... but also works really well... Buying these pastes and waxes is very expensive... Homemade is a fraction of the cost... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@morningsong7885]

For a moment there I thought you were making ginger thins, then I thought wait a minute, better turn the sound on 😂 I recommend a silicone spatula for the mixing and scooping bit… gets it all out neatly 👍🏻 a shame we cannot smell the peppermint, but hey, we can hear the rain 👍🏻😂 Great video, thanks Andy, staying tuned for the ginger thins 😎😉 Byeee 👋🏻 Jude

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jude... Ginger thins would have been much nicer... Never a good idea to turn on the sound when I'm talking...🤪 I just knew that people would object to the spoon ... the peppermint smell is lovely ... Nice and dry today.. trip to the beach for a walk and an ice cream...😋... stay tuned for... Andy makes himself I'll trying to bake things in his workshop... could be a winner... I hope that you are enjoying some nice weather.. have a lovely evening ... Take care Jude...all the best.....Andy 👋😉👋

[@morningsong7885]

@@AndysCornishCreations Well, to be perfectly honest with you, Andy, and I hate to break this to you now that it is already too late to change it, your channel does sound more like a baking channel rather than a wood turning channel… Cream tea, scones, Cornish clotted cream, Cornish pastries and countless other yummy Cornish creations come to mind… Maybe, to be fair, you could take it in turns… One week you are behind the lathe, and the next behind the stove, and so forth 👍🏻 Looking forward to it 😂😉👋🏻

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Boom

[@susanp.collins7834]

Coconut oil. Smells amazing and never goes rancid. I use it on my lips, heels, face - oh and on my spoons...

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Susan... That sounds like a great idea... Also.. I really should moisturise more often... haha... I would love to see some photos of your work... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@susanp.collins7834]

@@AndysCornishCreations I've only made one spoon so far but want to make more.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

I have done a spoon video if you are interested..

[@sewcrazylady]

Hi Andy: Thanks so much for the tutorial. I've tried making this (somebody else's) and mine went too hard & crumbly. To salvage the batch, would you recommend adding more mineral oil or beeswax. Hoping to salvage this. I will try your paste next. Keep the great video coming!!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Sewcrazylady... If you are making a new batch, stick to my recipe and it should work out well... If you want to save your previous mix, re- heat the mix and keep adding mineral oil until the required consistency is achieved... Let me know if this works... Take care my friend and all the best.....Andy

[@pjenslin1]

Thanks for video. Have you ever tried adding Volcanic (Basalt) rock dust?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi pjenslin... The only problem that I see is the dark colour of the dust , using it on lighter woods... I have used Fullers earth, pumice powder and rotten earth... All seem to have the same results as diatomaceous earth... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@amandatallis9875]

Hi Andy this video was really interesting and i found it interesting watching you jake the wax it looks easy. Thank you for a great video you are such a clever person. How long will this last Andy? Nice to see you using the left over on the wood on the lathe. It really makes it shine. Its raining here in Scotland as well its nice isn't it. Amanda xx

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Amanda... Thank you... I'm glad that you found it interesting... This paste is so easy to make and it will last a long time.. at least a year... But because it is easy and quick to make I only make small amounts... It's my "go to" finish for almost everything... Haha... well the rain is a great excuse for workshop time... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy xx

[@garyjohnson9297]

Hampshire sheen can take a walk for how much they charge , I can make a ten year supply I will make my own from now on

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... Haha... it is certainly worth while making your own.... Take care my friend and all the best from Andy

[@trurex007lee7]

Thanks for the demo. I’ve made some but compared to yours I used way to little of the abrasive…no wonder it didn’t seem to be effective. Q: Does it rain a lot there or do you only work in your shop when it’s raining outside?

[@The_Joker_]

Spread on toast with a nice mug of bovril 👌😂

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Joker... Well it wouldn't kill you and apparently some people eat diatomaceous earth but I would not recommend it.. Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@jimmymcginnis2145]

I make soy candles,i bet i could use the soy wax also

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Jimmy... Very interesting... I hadn't heard of Soy wax... it would be worth a try... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@STMwoodturning]

Thanks for sharing your recipe Andy. Do you have any idea how your recipe compares to Yorkshire Grit? Cheers, Stuart

[@WoodenItBeNice]

I have had some of Andy's paste for w while now and it works really well. I don't see a lot of difference between them at all apart from the price. Take care Stuart. Cheers, Huw

[@STMwoodturning]

@@WoodenItBeNice thanks for the info Huw. I plan on making some soon.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Stuart... My pleasure.. I haven't tried any of the others so can't compare them... But I have tried diatomaceous earth, rotten stone, pumice and even a combination of all three and the one with just diatomaceous earth works as well if not better than any... Theis recipe is just so easy to make.. I'm sticking with it... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@STMwoodturning]

@@AndysCornishCreations Thanks for the feedback on the types of grit you’ve tried because I have often wondered how they compare. 😊

[@rwyse1]

Hi Andy can you please tell me what grade of diatomaceous earth you used and a link would be great as going to order it up ps all your videos are fantastic and a great help to me

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi rwyse1... I don't know much about the grades but I got the paler one so that it didn't stain lighter woods as much... www.amazon.co.uk/Diatomaceous-Earth-1000g-Powder-Biodegradable/dp/B07ZJQM78H/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=White%2Bdiatomaceous%2Bearth%2Bfood%2Bgrade&qid=1698185270&sr=8-4&th=1 I'm glad that you are finding my videos helpful... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@rwyse1]

Thanks Andy ordered up the pale type also going to try medium and fine pumice as a test will let you know the results Cheers mate

[@gregs5744]

Thanks Andy. Have you tried any other abrasives besides the diatomaceous earth (pumice, rotten stone, etc.)? I’ve always been curious as to the difference in abrasive between the 2 different Yorkshire Grit (original and microfiber) products but can’t find it online. If anyone knows I’d appreciate a response. I use primarily the DE but have used rotten stone and just bought some 4F pumice.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Greg... Well it sounds like you know a lot more about it than I do... A while ago I tried a mixture of diatomaceous earth, rotten stone, pumice, mineral oil and beeswax... I was hoping that the different abrasive qualities of the three would give a much better shine... As it happens it was no different from the diatomaceous earth on it's own... I havn't tried Yorkshire grit or Acks so can't comment on them... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

Would be more interested in the diatomaceous earth than the oil. Can you elaborate.

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Fuzzy... Diatomaceous earth is a finely ground stone containing fossilized Diatoms... It has good abrasive qualities similar to Pumice... Readily available online... its very lightweight so don't buy too much... Hope that this helps... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

@@AndysCornishCreations Thanks. Do you have a good source?

[@MarkRGPratley]

I’ve made abrasive paste before but was not happy with the amounts of the ingredients. How much wax, oil and abrasive do you use?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... 1 oz of beeswax 1 oz of diatomaceous earth 4 oz of mineral oil I hope that you will have more success with this one... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@MarkRGPratley]

@@AndysCornishCreations 👍

[@markduggan3451]

Where do you get the earth from, and how do you spell it?

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mark... Diatomaceous earth ... www.amazon.co.uk/Diatomaceous-Earth-1000g-Powder-Biodegradable/dp/B07ZJQM78H/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=White%2Bdiatomaceous%2Bearth%2Bfood%2Bgrade&qid=1698185270&sr=8-4&th=1 This is the white kind.. better on pale woods... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@markduggan3451]

@@AndysCornishCreations thanks.

[@snobear41]

Metal spoon in a non-stick pan? Hope your wife doesn't catch you! Your a woodworker make some wooden spoons/stirrers!

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Snobear... Haha... I wouldn't dare use the wife's pans... This was an old one... I know.. I know... just too lazy to sort one out... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy

[@nigellee9824]

Why does it need to smell nice….eh..

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Nigel... Everything is better when it smells nice... Take care my friend...All the best.....Andy