The better class chisel handles are finished in the lathe, the polish being applied with a pad of wadding that has previously been used on flat work, so that loose fluff may not be given off. After applying a small quantity of polish, the handle is oiled rather sparingly, and a handful of shavings left by the turner is held against it for the purpose of levelling and leaving a smooth surface for future operations; the use of glasspaper is thus avoided. The next rubber of polish is applied thinner, and repeated as often as necessary. Polish for turned work consists of 1/2pt. of methylated spirit, loz. of gum sandarach, loz. of seed lac, loz. of gum benzoin, and loz. of best quality beeswax dissolved in sufficient turps to form a paste; add to the above after careful straining.