Orginal wood handle restoration

[racedvl]

Quick question.  I acquired a 74 - 75 with a wood handle that just needs a little love. What is the preferred method after sanding?

Stain and a marine urethane? 
Tung oil?
Other...?



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[MagnoliaTom]

I don't know what the preferred way is but this is how I did mine...first sand with 220 grit, then 0000 steel wool. Wipe dust clean and applied boiled linseed oil.




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[kettlebb]

I like Tung Oil. Several coats.




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[racedvl]

How does the linseed or tung oil hold up to the weather... ?

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[MagnoliaTom]

How does the linseed or tung oil hold up to the weather... ?

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It weathers fine. I have a dining table that's made of teak on my patio. I use the linseed oil on it whenever it starts to look a little dry or faded. A quick wipe down will always bring it back to life. It's been on my covered patio for the past 6 years

The handle I made for my genesis is sitting on that teak table.



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[MagnoliaTom]

Just to add...Tung oil is considered by many a better product to use for finishing wood than boiled linseed oil. I just happened to have a big container of it for my table, that's why I used it for the handles. Once I use it all up, I'll probably be switching to Tung oil. Also, make sure to use light coats of either type as a thick coat will take a long time to dry and can become tacky and gummy


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[Cellar2ful]

I sand my two rivet handles using only #0000 steel wool.  After sanding I wipe them with a dam cloth and let them dry in the sun for an hour.  I like Tung oil. It really brings out the grains in the wood and is not to dark.  It's easily applied with a small cloth and wiped on.  It holds up real well to sun and rain.  If another application is required, no sanding is needed.  Just reapply the Tung oil using a piece of cloth. 

[racedvl]

So I have already stained it with a oil based cherry colored stain. About a week ago. No big deal. I could sand it again if I need to. So it seems like no one is doing a marine grade urethane then.... ?

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[Cellar2ful]

I use Helmsman Spar Urethane when restoring the newer, single screw wood handles.  The wood on single screw handles are made from a softer wood and do not stand up to the elements like the wood on the twin rivet handles.  The twin rivet handles were made from teak or walnut and have beautiful wood grains, unlike the single screw handles.

[racedvl]

Yes, I found this handle to be incredibly good looking!

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[Walchit]

What is that a lime?

[DaveG74]

Yes, I found this handle to be incredibly good looking!

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Me too, looks great!

[racedvl]

What is that a lime?

Mine? Yes.  18" .

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