Antique Oil to stabilize

peter nap

peter nap

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I just pulled the grip for my new knife out of the bag. I tried vacume sealing it in a bag with Minwax Antique Oil and a small can of Minwax stain. It seems to have worked well. I had it in for 48 hours and got bubbles. The finish is even and smooth and the antique oil looks hand rubbed. I post pictures if anyone is interested.
 
Sounds interesting, please post some pictures. I just got a can of Minwax oil sealer/stain in red mahogany. Is this the kind of stuff you mixed in with the antique oil? Came in a little can about 2 or 3 inches high.
 
Same stuff. I think any oil based stain will work, I just happen to like dark walnut on birdseye maple. I wanted to try the Antique Oil because I like the looks and it is the hardest most wear resistant finish I've ever used. I have furniture I built 25 years ago that have weathered two children (three including me) 2 airdales.
 
I'll take pics today Richard. Too windy for the deer to move much anyway. The bags easy. I sneak my wifes vacume sealer out while she's not looking and vacume seal the wood just like it was stew!
Here is the Picture:
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Wow, that looks nice. I'll bet its pretty water resistant too. I'm going to have to get some of that stuff to mix with other oil finishes.
 
That really does look great. Can't wait to see the finished knife! That vacuum sealer idea sounds very interesting, thanks.:)
 
Here's the handle after buffing and the start of the fork. Buffing makes a big difference. Don't ask me why it darkens but it always does so if you try it, take that in consideration when chosing your color.
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Looking good Peter. I'll have to try either the bag method or the jar in the sun process on my next handle slabs.
 
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