Moding a 110

[ZeroTurnDude]

I'm think of moding my handle on my 110

I'm wondering what is the material on the handle and can it sanded

Thanks

ZTD

 

[David Martin]

Well, yes it's brass. You can file it our sand it. DM

 

[afishhunter]

The standard production 110 has brass bolsters and a laminated wood for the covers.

I sanded the bolsters on one of mine (2015 production; not a vintage or collectable model, so no hate, please) with 320 grit wet or dry, for a "brushed" finish, that does not show fingerprints as much.

If I had a vintage or collectable, I would leave it as is (at most send it in for a SPA treatment) and get a nothing special standard production model from Walmart for modding.

 

[ZeroTurnDude]

I'm using a new 110

laminated wood does that mean I have to clear coat it after I sand it?


ZTD

 

[David Martin]

You probably should. Plus, watch out for the heads of the pins holding the slabs on as sanding will flatten them and change the look. DM

 

[ZeroTurnDude]

Ok thank you guess it time to do a lil work

ZTD

 

[David Martin]

When you sand the brass, those fine particles will wash over onto the wood. Then can get embedded. Brushing and careful sanding with remove them. Good luck. DM