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Mr_Yan
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So old timers...
I have some wooden handled tools (shovels, rakes, pick ax) that have varnished / polyurethaned handles from the factory. I don't have a shed or garage to keep these in so they've been out in elements but shaded so UV is not shredding the wood. These hang on hooks on the back outside wall of my garage. At this point the handles need some attention. The original finish is now either flaking off or gone.
Any thoughts on what I should treat these handles with? My thinking is I should sand them as needed and use a penetrating finish. Something like a boiled lin-seed oil or tung oil? Wax? Mineral oil?
Thanks
I have some wooden handled tools (shovels, rakes, pick ax) that have varnished / polyurethaned handles from the factory. I don't have a shed or garage to keep these in so they've been out in elements but shaded so UV is not shredding the wood. These hang on hooks on the back outside wall of my garage. At this point the handles need some attention. The original finish is now either flaking off or gone.
Any thoughts on what I should treat these handles with? My thinking is I should sand them as needed and use a penetrating finish. Something like a boiled lin-seed oil or tung oil? Wax? Mineral oil?
Thanks