[TheForge] Teak wood handles

[Keziah's Forge]

Teak is restored with a 2-part acid/alkiline wash process.  It actually 
retores bright wood color without stock removal.  Just cleaning and oiling 
will not do it if it is actually weathered silver/gray.  Marine store is the 
right source.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Childers" <munlaw2 at hcsmail.com>
To: "'Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Teak wood handles


>A friend wants to use some old bleached-out teak he salvaged out of an old
> boat for knife handles. Is there anything short of sanding down to the 
> bare
> wood that would restore its former luster? I thought about linseed oil, 
> but
> it may just protect the dull, faded wood.
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> Ron C
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