Im not sure exactly who some people are referring to but I try everything for myself. I have Hightowers Book and all his DVD's (Hightower uses a different method of stripping the finish with a razor blade than Joey does which is exactly my point of asking this apparently stupid question I asked about removing finishes), I also had Barringers DVD's, and Dieckmans VHS tapes. Ive sanded down butts, Ive run a router down them, Ive even used paint stripper and Ive tried other methods that definitely didnt end well. I ask questions because on top of all the methods I have done others have their own methods, some might work better, others might not. Everyone is free to share there opinions, this is a forum. If they dont want to, so be it. I've had many help me out and I appreciate it very much. People have flooded me with ideas and methods, I try them all. Either way I have to learn it for myself, but different opinions are nice to hear. I will figure it out, and if it works for me, it does, if it doesnt Ill try something else. Some people in this forum are comical (keeps me amused), some helpful, others say alot but dont really say anything at all and others treat you like a close friend. This is a site full of experience and knowledge. I ask my questions because I love working with cues. It separates me from the world. If you have nothing useful to say, why say it at all?
Richard
Nice sharp utility blade, light pressure, take your time, check often to see what you're removing, and then you can use some sandpaper. If you try hurrying and applying too much pressure they'll be re-doing your fingers at the hospital. Think of it as if you are skinning an expensive pelt.