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Title: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: Tom C on August 07, 2013, 04:46:19 PM

Found this one on Craigs List for $10. I could use some help with how to restore the handel and ash pan.

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Title: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: Chasing_smoke on August 07, 2013, 06:05:39 PM

Nice find! I'm not sure on the handle but the ash pan will probably come up with some #0000 steel wool.


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: javahog2002 on August 07, 2013, 07:09:17 PM

I use 150 or 200 grit sand paper to remove the greying.  Stain with some Minwax Golden Pecan Stain followed by Minwax Polycrylic clear gloss.  I know most people suggest spar varnish. I am just using what I had in the garage.

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: Harbormaster on August 07, 2013, 07:31:21 PM

Wire wheel on the pan and legs.

LIGHTLY sand the handle and hit it with Watco Teak Oil Finish.

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: Tom C on August 07, 2013, 10:20:56 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

I may make a University of Central Florida Knights mini WSM with it.


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Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: edhead35 on August 08, 2013, 04:22:59 AM

White vinegar and water soak will break down most rust. Then 0000 Steel wool and metal polish

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: cbpeck on August 08, 2013, 10:09:08 AM

I agree with using 0000 on all the metal and porcelain surfaces. For the handle, review the long thread on preferred handle finishes that was beat to death a few weeks ago.  ;)

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: Tom C on August 08, 2013, 01:37:36 PM

Quote from: cbpeck on August 08, 2013, 10:09:08 AM

For the handle, review the long thread on preferred handle finishes that was beat to death a few weeks ago.  ;)

Can't find the thread yet but will keep on looking, thanks.

Title: Re: My $10 1988 SJ Find
Post by: pbe gummi bear on August 08, 2013, 01:39:20 PM

Here you go, Tom.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/what-finish-do-you-use-on-wooden-handles/msg45187/#msg45187

Speaking of which I need to update my pics!