[TheForge] Patina and wax application for handrail

[Steven Smith]

David E. Smucker wrote:
I've used Permalac a few times:
http://www.peacocklabs.com/permalac.htm
It isn't cheap, but it is pretty tough. Remember that shipping will cost 
more than you think (hazardous).

Steve
> A wax finish will not hold up outdoors -- unless you have someone who 
> is willing to reapply it very often.  Dan Tull may have some ideas on 
> a clear out door finish -- he has used some modern clear finish that 
> he has had at least fair results with.  Jerry Darnell has said that it 
> the old South peanut oil was used for outdoor iron work -- but you had 
> slaves to reapply every few months.  It was applied hot.  I know this 
> isn't much help, but don't expect wax to hold up outdoors.  I have 
> been looking at Waterlox Marine Finish as a possible outdoor finish -- 
> keep in mind it is about $ 100 per gallon.  Google on Waterlox for 
> more information.  I have NOT used it outdoors -- had good luck with 
> Waterlox indoors.
>
> Dave Smucker
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bernard Wolfe" <BWolfe at bhate.com>
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 5:49 PM
> Subject: [TheForge] Patina and wax application for handrail
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>
> I have a small handrail project I'm considering.  The rail material 
> I'm considering is a bundle of 3 or 4 half inch round bars that have a 
> spiral or helical twist.  I'll figure some way to bend it to the curve 
> of the stair....this is an outdoor stone stair adjacent to a garden.  
> The rail material has a little bit of rust.....just surface.  I found 
> it at Lawler back on a shelf.....looks like its old stock.  I'm 
> wanting to give it a black patina and a wax finish appropriate for 
> outdoor use.  I've used the beeswax/linseed oil combo before which 
> left the surface with nice waxed metal look.  I didn't do any buffing 
> after on the previous project, a pot rack.  How can I get a black 
> patina along with a protective wax coating.  A friend suggested lamp 
> black.  I tried to read up on it via the internet.  I couldn't 
> tell....but would I dissolve it or mix it in the wax?  Also, a paste 
> wax (Johnson's) was suggested in conjuction with low heat from a 
> torch, similar to my pot rack experience.  Anybody have a suggestion? 
> Thanks
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