--- In railwayana_group@yahoogroups.com, ANeilMackay@... wrote:
>
> I have a couple of engraved brass lever plates from a Stevens & Sons frame.
> Most of the black wax infill has dropped out and I'd like to replace it. Does
> anyone have an idea where I could get some suitable wax? Sealing wax might
> work but it seems to be a bit too soft plus I haven't seen any in black.
> Thanks in anticipation!
> Regards
> Neil
>

Hi Neil.

Is this stuff any use to you from eBay?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-SOFT-FILLER-WAX-SUITABLE-FOR-ENGRAVING-MACHINE_W0QQitemZ7618017070QQcategoryZ3180QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLACK-WHITE-RED-SOFT-FILLER-WAX-SUITABLE-FOR-ENGRAVING_W0QQitemZ7618017103QQcategoryZ3180QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I asked my Dad (Ex Carriage & Wagon Worker!) and he suggested heating the metal up first, then add the wax and wait until cold before you clean the surface.

Regards,

Paul.