Teak-wood blocks, turned at high speed in a lathe, are generally left with a smooth finish; they are oiled and polished whilst revolving. If the blocks are rough or coarse grained, a filling of tinted plaster-of-Paris is ofttimes vised previous to oiling. A suitable polish consists of methylated spirit 1/2pt., gum sandarach 1 oz., seed lac loz., gum benzoin Aoz., and English beeswax I oz. shaved thin and dissolved in sufficient turps to make a paste. When the other gums are dissolved, add the beeswax and carefully strain. Apply with a flannel or pads of soft wadding.