[TheForge] Doffer (Was: blackened steel finish)

[Rob Fertner]

Speaking of Lanolin, I like using it to finish my hammer handles. Plus, the
more you use the hammer, the oils from your skin just add to the patina of
the wood. I buy a 7 oz jar of pure lanolin at the local health food store
for $6.79.
It's consistency is like a thicker Vaseline. I like the way the wood feels
with this finish.

Rob

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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Frost
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 1:07 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] Doffer (Was: blackened steel finish)

Thanks Bruce. I've also found the lanolin finish is a lot more durable than 
I thought it'd be but not contaminating wool was my reason for giving it a 
try.

We have raw wool but buying a tube of lanolin will be the next step, it does

indeed smell better but sheep wool isn't particularly unpleasant.