r/ArtisanVideos Jan 09 '23

Wood Crafts Japanese craftsmen making Go boards [19:59]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVuDM9jQQ1s
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u/LincolnshireSausage Jan 09 '23

What does the calcium carbonate do right before applying the oil?

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u/fooz_the_face Jan 09 '23

Abrasive polish. edit: Westerners would use pumice in various grits.

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u/LincolnshireSausage Jan 09 '23

That makes sense. He didn't seem to be polishing in the video with it but there was a cut in the video so maybe there is a longer process?

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u/fooz_the_face Jan 09 '23

Yeah, we call it "rubbing out" - that's why oil is next; it's a lube for the abrasive.