http://end-grain.net/?p=1181 A wood Type and Letterpress blog Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:35:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://end-grain.net/?p=1181&cpage=1#comment-819 EndGrain » Altered 514 F Wed, 26 May 2010 13:41:39 +0000 http://end-grain.net/?p=1181#comment-819 [...] from an objective point of view, but it hurts me on the inside. This F used to look like the 514 F with the crazy round terminal, but someone knocked off the ornamentation and made it a more toned [...] [...] from an objective point of view, but it hurts me on the inside. This F used to look like the 514 F with the crazy round terminal, but someone knocked off the ornamentation and made it a more toned [...]

]]> http://end-grain.net/?p=1181&cpage=1#comment-429 Joe Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:22:12 +0000 http://end-grain.net/?p=1181#comment-429 This F freakin rocks. This F freakin rocks.

]]> http://end-grain.net/?p=1181&cpage=1#comment-393 Bethany Heck Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:28:19 +0000 http://end-grain.net/?p=1181#comment-393 Glenn, I usually just use a rag and lacquer thinner. I have been advised that super fine grade steel wool works well, though I am terrified to try it. I'll use toothbrushes occasionally. I haven't found a great cleaning method yet, so if you have any advice, I would love to hear it. Glenn, I usually just use a rag and lacquer thinner. I have been advised that super fine grade steel wool works well, though I am terrified to try it. I’ll use toothbrushes occasionally. I haven’t found a great cleaning method yet, so if you have any advice, I would love to hear it.

]]> http://end-grain.net/?p=1181&cpage=1#comment-391 Glenn Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:04:32 +0000 http://end-grain.net/?p=1181#comment-391 I'm curious about your process for cleaning a block that is this dirty. What kind of tools/materials/solvents do you use? I’m curious about your process for cleaning a block that is this dirty. What kind of tools/materials/solvents do you use?

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