scooby
Established Member
Wasn't sure whether to post in the hand tools section or here.
I'm enquiring the best my plane handles smooth and looking good.
The plane is a 5 1/2 and the clear coat Stanley put on was chipping badly with very little remaining. I've sanded the handles back to barewood using 80 grit oxide sandpaper, so they are rougher than a bear's bum.
I'm not what species the timber is, I *think* they might be rosewood :?
Could someone advise on a regime to get them finished and protected from my getting grubby from oil,dirt,etc.
What sandpaper grits should I use to get the handles smooth and what should I use as a finish coat? I'm not too bothered about coulour and whether it's super shiny or not. I'd prefer something that is easy to apply like an oil or something. Main criterior is to protect the handles from getting grime inbedded into and something that feel tacky or rub off on my hands.
Thanks
Jon[/code]
I'm enquiring the best my plane handles smooth and looking good.
The plane is a 5 1/2 and the clear coat Stanley put on was chipping badly with very little remaining. I've sanded the handles back to barewood using 80 grit oxide sandpaper, so they are rougher than a bear's bum.
I'm not what species the timber is, I *think* they might be rosewood :?
Could someone advise on a regime to get them finished and protected from my getting grubby from oil,dirt,etc.
What sandpaper grits should I use to get the handles smooth and what should I use as a finish coat? I'm not too bothered about coulour and whether it's super shiny or not. I'd prefer something that is easy to apply like an oil or something. Main criterior is to protect the handles from getting grime inbedded into and something that feel tacky or rub off on my hands.
Thanks
Jon[/code]