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coating wood handles
Posted by: Jason Wenzel (---.dhcp.stpt.wi.charter.com)
Date: November 14, 2008 07:35PM

What are all you guys using for coating your wood handles?

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: November 14, 2008 07:41PM

I use Tru-Oil almost exclusively. Don't confuse it with a regular "oil" type finish - it dries hard and can be built up to any depth you desire.

[www.rodbuilding.org]


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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Robert Tignor (---.hsd1.va.comcast.net)
Date: November 14, 2008 08:31PM

Threadmaster or Flexcoat , put it on and turn on the dryer just like you do your wraps . When and if it gets scratched up , sand it , recoat and it is like new again .

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Joshua Turner (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: November 14, 2008 09:40PM

Tru-Oil
permagloss
TM lite
or a conventional uerethane type finish

I've used them all, and generally like tru-oil for ease of application. I apply it on the lathe once I've turned the wood to shape with a cloth in thin layers with a light sanding in between

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Mike Barkley (---.try.wideopenwest.com)
Date: November 14, 2008 10:02PM

I really like Tru Oil but this is fast becoming my favorite [www.woodturnerscatalog.com] Do a search here on wood finishes and select All Dates and you will get a LOT of info.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Russ Miller (---.lsanca.fios.verizon.net)
Date: November 15, 2008 12:26AM

I use Minwax polyurethane (oil based) semi-gloss with 0000 steel wool between coats. How many coats I apply depends on the porousity of the wood.

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Mark Blabaum (12.213.112.---)
Date: November 15, 2008 07:18AM

I like to use super glue (CA) it's rock hard, durable and start to finish (once you get the hang of it) 15 minutes and it can be installed on a rod. I've been playing with it and find you can touch it up or apply after the fact easily as well.

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Jeffrey Van Zandt (---.tkj.aptalaska.net)
Date: November 15, 2008 11:03AM

Hi Sir, I after years of building fly rod reel seats I have found that a 3 part finish works best for us we use Permalyn finishes from Laure mt. firdt is a sealer that realy penatrates the wood even stabilzed wood then the finish of permalyn finish 4 coats, then there liquied wax coat. these finishing products are scretch,water resistance and are like a armor coating for wood I have also use these same finishes on custom made shotgun and rifle stocks for 20 yrs they give you a deep hand rubbed finish you can take a look at them at www.store.laurelmountainforge.com and I always use stabilized woods for all reel seats

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Re: coating wood handles
Posted by: Jeff Shafer (---.phlapa.east.verizon.net)
Date: February 16, 2009 06:57PM

Hello Jeffrey,
If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to hear more about your use of Permalyn. Please email me at PENZZZ@msn.com.

Thanks,
Jeff

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