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Started by mcgolden, May 08, 2014, 09:14:53 AM

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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.
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Hogsy

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

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

MacEggs

Quote from: mcgolden on May 08, 2014, 09:14:53 AMI'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.
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mcgolden

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

Heyjude

Quote from: MacEggs on May 08, 2014, 04:31:47 PM
Quote from: mcgolden on May 08, 2014, 09:14:53 AMI'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!   8)
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kaz

Marine spar urethane will give u the look your after.
#grubdubs

MacEggs

I used this stuff.




The original WGA handles looked like this.





They now look like this.



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