18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”

[KevinP]

A co-worker brought this one to my attention. Found it in Hebron, IN. One of the colors I have been looking for.  Has a great peel in the finish too.



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[jdorn]

Really pretty kettle! Congrats. I need a limey like that.

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[Kneab]

That looks great.
The handle should look good after a light sanding too.
Nice find.

[greenweb]

Congrats! looks great!

[KevinP]

Kneab. What grit sand paper would you use and what is a good finish for these older handles?


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[Rub]

I love the limes and that one looks great. Congrats!


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[KevinP]

Thanks Rub


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[Cellar2ful]

Congratulations @KevinP on scoring the lime.  I use #0000 steel wool to lightly sand and clean the two rivet handles. Then I apply a couple of hand rubbed coats of Tung oil. 

[KevinP]

Thanks @Cellar2ful


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[Kneab]

Sometimes I use the 4/0 steel wool. Other times if they're a little rougher I'll send them with some 220 Grit on a wooden block. Then I will either use tung oil or a light colored stain and let that dry a few days. Then I follow that up with a few coats of spar varnish with a couple days in between each coat.

[KevinP]

Thanks @kneab


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[Lowbrass]

Beautiful 18 limey!  One I want for sure!


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[KevinP]

Thanks @lowbrass


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[JEBIV]

Very nice

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[captjoe06]

Nice find, looking forward to the after pics!