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.
(http://i876.photobucket.com/albums/ab326/mcgolden67/edd4ecd6-c76e-4dee-be6b-b5b1e2bd6270_zps0aea35ea.jpg) (http://s876.photobucket.com/user/mcgolden67/media/edd4ecd6-c76e-4dee-be6b-b5b1e2bd6270_zps0aea35ea.jpg.html)
Any suggestions on how to get a better finish on them?
Thanks!
I use teak oil on my handles.
Nice finish and it soaks into the wood.
Takes a loooong time to dry.
This is the widest ranging thread I know of:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/what-finish-do-you-use-on-wooden-handles/
It's interesting that the GA's handles have a different finish to them to what the kettles do from the same era
Yea it's a very flat, cheap finish but I think they can be fixed up pretty nice.
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.
Thanks for the detailed description. I'll try the same.
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)
Marine spar urethane will give u the look your after.
I used this stuff.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_3232.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_3232.jpg.html)
The original WGA handles looked like this.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_2914.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_2914.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_2915.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_2915.jpg.html)
They now look like this.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_3229.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_3229.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_3224.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_3224.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/Handles/IMG_3230.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/Handles/IMG_3230.jpg.html)