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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





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