Finishing Tool Handles

[Leslie Bartlett]

I've sprayed a thin coat of Verithane on handle balls I use, then when they
tend to get the tiniest bit sticky, I use a bit of talcum power and teflon
power mixed.  Makes the handle feel very good for me.  I put a film of it on
my palm and just rub it around, then around the handle, and it's quite fine
to my senses.....
les bartlett
houston

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Joseph Garrett
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2006 1:31 PM
To: pianotech
Subject: Re: Finishing Tool Handles




William asked: "For those of you who make your own tool handles, I'm curious
what you like 
to use as a finish. Lacquer, Varnish, Shellac, Oil and Wax????? What and
why would be appreciated.
Thanks,"
 
William,
I prefer Tung Oil. It leaves a "soft" feel to the tool handle. And, it is
easy to rejuvinate the finish if it gets icky. Also, glue won't stick to it.
Lacquer, on the other hand, chips and starts looking icky, with normal use.
Also it's slippery. Same with Shellac, except the moisture of your hands
makes it sticky and icky.
the only down side to tung oil is the smell, which goes away fairly quickly,
but smells , (and tastes icky<G>).
 
 
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
Captain, Tool Police
Squares R I
 
 


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