How to finish wood handles?

[mcgolden]

I apologize if this was covered somewhere else, but I've got 3 wood handles that I pilfered from my WGA to use on my 22".  They're in really nice shape but don't have much of a finish on them.  I'll like to get them nice and shiny and protected.  Maybe even darken them up a bit.  Here's what they look like now.



Any suggestions on how to get a better finish on them?

Thanks!

[Harbormaster]

I use teak oil on my handles.
Nice finish and it soaks into the wood.
Takes a loooong time to dry.

[1buckie]

 This is the widest ranging thread I know of:

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

[Hogsy]

It's interesting that the GA's handles have a different finish to them to what the kettles do from the same era

[mcgolden]

Yea it's a very flat, cheap finish but I think they can be fixed up pretty nice.

[MacEggs]

I've got 3 wood handles that I pilfered from my WGA to use on my 22". 
They're in really nice shape but don't have much of a finish on them. 
I'll like to get them nice and shiny and protected. Maybe even darken them up a bit.

I have had the exact same issue.
I applied some semi-transparent stain (mahogany color). The handles were thirsty for stain, so I went with 2 coats.
Then applied spar varnish "satin", as I thought that semi-gloss, and gloss would be a bit too shiny.
They look real nice now. Sorry, no pics.

[mcgolden]

Thanks for the detailed description. I'll try the same.

[Heyjude]

I've got 3 wood handles that I pilfered from my WGA to use on my 22". 
They're in really nice shape but don't have much of a finish on them. 
I'll like to get them nice and shiny and protected. Maybe even darken them up a bit.

I have had the exact same issue.
I applied some semi-transparent stain (mahogany color). The handles were thirsty for stain, so I went with 2 coats.
Then applied spar varnish "satin", as I thought that semi-gloss, and gloss would be a bit too shiny.
They look real nice now. Sorry, no pics.

We gotta have pics and show us the brands of chemicals used.. Thanks!   

[kaz]

Marine spar urethane will give u the look your after.

[MacEggs]

I used this stuff.




The original WGA handles looked like this.





They now look like this.