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Old 12-05-2007, 10:25 PM
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handle finish

I wanted to ask what type of finish can be used that still has a wood feel but is durable and non yellow. Tia mentioning frankensence (sp) but I can not get it to disolve.
I have tried Burchwood Casey tru oil, works great but does not leave a wood feel. Tried watcos oil but find that it yellows the maple wood. Tried some waxes,but not car wax, but they do not seem to last if they get wet.
I have this maple handle with basic wax on it which keeps the color well but not very long lasting. I made my own wax out of a stick carnuba and bees wax melted together. Any ideas or things to try would be great. I do not think I have enough nose and ear wax to get the whole thing coated. Cheers Ron.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:43 AM
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I have a blend of bee's wax, acetone, and Danish oil someone sold me on a few years ago. It seemed to work pretty good.

I also like straight tung oil in several coats, drying in between them. I follow that with a buff and Ren wax over the whole knife.

I admit--it's been a while since I used anything that needed a finish since I use mostly stabilized stuff now, but I still have a lot of natural wood and this is how I'll finish it.


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Old 12-06-2007, 03:24 AM
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or supaglue.just drip it on and quickly rub it in with a cloth.it will come out satin but you can sand and polish it up if you want.
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Old 12-06-2007, 07:36 AM
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You can dissolve the frankincense with "Behkol".


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Old 12-07-2007, 07:57 AM
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Thank you for your help, I will give them a try.
Cheers Ron.
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Old 12-07-2007, 10:26 AM
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set up a double boiler, melt pure beeswax, soak the handle in it ..... almost like a cuirbolli
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Old 12-08-2007, 01:47 AM
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Nice lookin scandacandian


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