Morning MCB, ive been searching other woodworking forums. And the answers are so varied, I figured Id ask here as there are a lot of expierenced wood workers in this group.
I picked up these unfinished rosewood .45 wraps for my mac-1 build. Figured they would make beaufiful grips for a brass with a little work.
Than as always, I started to research "the best way to finish rosewood" and went into a tail spin of answers via various forums. Then I changed my search to "finishing rosewood grips" and got a pleothra of different opinions.
Now Im not really sure what to do. So Im asking the great brains of MCB, how would you suggest finishing these babies?
First, not that Id want to, but it sounds like staining isnt an option thanks to the naturally occuring oils. Though I wouldnt mind something to accent the reds a little more.
Im figuring I'll wanna fill the crack just to strengthen them up a bit. I was hoping to get away with a clear epoxy in there to make it catch light but im open to suggestions. Id even leave it for the texture
Two methods that stand out to me were polymerized tung oil mixed with mineral spirits. To strip oils and allow adhesion.
linseed oil mixed with spirits was also suggested.
Ive also read oiling them and putting em under vacuum for a few days gets it deep into the pores and helps adHesion.
Read that limseed oil, then beeswax and a ton of polishing.
Ive read mixed reviews on tru oil amd other premixed oil products.
Lastly, Im considering getting a 2 part epoxy kit and making 4 or 5 tiny batches and brushing thin coats of clear epoxy on. I have a table made with this, and the stuff is damn strong. Not sure how much itll want to build up on grips though. I legit just poured it over my table a few times and let it harden. This may be very different on grips. Id think it would add strength to the grips over all though.
All I know, is I dont wanna ruin these with a tacky finish that wont dry, but Id like a durable enough finish that they have a few years of protection before they need more work, and from what Ive read, they are oily enough that I need to know what Im after to finish them.
Any suggestions?
I picked up these unfinished rosewood .45 wraps for my mac-1 build. Figured they would make beaufiful grips for a brass with a little work.
Than as always, I started to research "the best way to finish rosewood" and went into a tail spin of answers via various forums. Then I changed my search to "finishing rosewood grips" and got a pleothra of different opinions.
Now Im not really sure what to do. So Im asking the great brains of MCB, how would you suggest finishing these babies?
First, not that Id want to, but it sounds like staining isnt an option thanks to the naturally occuring oils. Though I wouldnt mind something to accent the reds a little more.
Im figuring I'll wanna fill the crack just to strengthen them up a bit. I was hoping to get away with a clear epoxy in there to make it catch light but im open to suggestions. Id even leave it for the texture
Two methods that stand out to me were polymerized tung oil mixed with mineral spirits. To strip oils and allow adhesion.
linseed oil mixed with spirits was also suggested.
Ive also read oiling them and putting em under vacuum for a few days gets it deep into the pores and helps adHesion.
Read that limseed oil, then beeswax and a ton of polishing.
Ive read mixed reviews on tru oil amd other premixed oil products.
Lastly, Im considering getting a 2 part epoxy kit and making 4 or 5 tiny batches and brushing thin coats of clear epoxy on. I have a table made with this, and the stuff is damn strong. Not sure how much itll want to build up on grips though. I legit just poured it over my table a few times and let it harden. This may be very different on grips. Id think it would add strength to the grips over all though.
All I know, is I dont wanna ruin these with a tacky finish that wont dry, but Id like a durable enough finish that they have a few years of protection before they need more work, and from what Ive read, they are oily enough that I need to know what Im after to finish them.
Any suggestions?
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