On 20 Jan 2009 00:39:30 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

We've got a few outdoor/garden tools (like a snow shovel that's older than
I am) that need a new finish on the handles. What would be the best thing
to use for this?

Being outdoor tools, they sometimes get left outside or otherwise abused,
so the finish needs to stand up to this.

Puckdropper

I use whatever is in a used can or finishes nearing disposal. Paint,
BLO, varnish are all good choices. Grease on the iron parts helps
prevent rust. Leaving tools outdoors will certainly shorten their
life.

Phisherman wrote in
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On 20 Jan 2009 00:39:30 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

We've got a few outdoor/garden tools (like a snow shovel that's older
than I am) that need a new finish on the handles. What would be the
best thing to use for this?

Being outdoor tools, they sometimes get left outside or otherwise
abused, so the finish needs to stand up to this.

Puckdropper

I use whatever is in a used can or finishes nearing disposal. Paint,
BLO, varnish are all good choices. Grease on the iron parts helps
prevent rust. Leaving tools outdoors will certainly shorten their
life.

BLO seems to be the most common suggestion, so I'll give that a try. I
think we've got a can somewhere.

Puckdropper
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On Jan 20, 1:43*pm, Puckdropper puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:
Phisherman wrote :





On 20 Jan 2009 00:39:30 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

We've got a few outdoor/garden tools (like a snow shovel that's older
than I am) that need a new finish on the handles. *What would be the
best thing to use for this? *

Being outdoor tools, they sometimes get left outside or otherwise
abused, so the finish needs to stand up to this.

Puckdropper

I use whatever is in a used can or finishes nearing disposal. *Paint,
BLO, varnish are all good choices. *Grease on the iron parts helps
prevent rust. * Leaving tools outdoors will certainly shorten their
life.

BLO seems to be the most common suggestion, so I'll give that a try. *I
think we've got a can somewhere.

Puckdropper
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On Jan 20, 1:43*pm, Puckdropper puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:
Phisherman wrote :





On 20 Jan 2009 00:39:30 GMT, Puckdropper
puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:

We've got a few outdoor/garden tools (like a snow shovel that's older
than I am) that need a new finish on the handles. *What would be the
best thing to use for this? *

Being outdoor tools, they sometimes get left outside or otherwise
abused, so the finish needs to stand up to this.

Puckdropper

I use whatever is in a used can or finishes nearing disposal. *Paint,
BLO, varnish are all good choices. *Grease on the iron parts helps
prevent rust. * Leaving tools outdoors will certainly shorten their
life.

BLO seems to be the most common suggestion, so I'll give that a try. *I
think we've got a can somewhere.

Puckdropper
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I also use BLO, but I put it in 2" black ABS (sewer) pipe capped at
one end, held vertically. I put the handles in to soak for a couple of
days, then wipe off & let them dry. don't leave them in too long,
otherwise you will get linseed oil blisters coming out for the next
few years. DAMHIKT

Luigi

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BLO seems to be the most common suggestion, so I'll give that a try.
*I think we've got a can somewhere.

Puckdropper
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I also use BLO, but I put it in 2" black ABS (sewer) pipe capped at
one end, held vertically. I put the handles in to soak for a couple of
days, then wipe off & let them dry. don't leave them in too long,
otherwise you will get linseed oil blisters coming out for the next
few years. DAMHIKT

Luigi

I got some BLO, and read the directions... They suggested applying the
BLO, letting it sit for 5-10 minutes and wiping it off. That's what I
did on a ice chipper (now an ice shaver, but that's another story) where
the finish had completely worn off.

After waiting the suggested 12 hours, the handle looks great and doesn't
feel excessively oily. Tomorrow, it probably won't feel oily at all.

Puckdropper
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