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If you are looking for something to give extra protection/durability to wooden handles etc, check out the spray on truckbed liners (in paint section of kmart here).
It is listed as for metal only, but took a gamble and have found it bonds well to wood (Oak specifically that had no finish, another with a base coat of linseed oil and another portion that had a coating of clear epoxy).
Ever-since I saw the cool staffs in Lord of the Rings (yeah.. I'm one of those..
), I've been making them for fam & friends and for a while now I have been looking for the most durable finish to put on the bottom 2-3ft sections, since that is the place that hits the brush the most, or is used to knock off small dead tree limbs if needed etc..goal being that with the right solution, I would not have to refinish overtime (or at least for a very long time) to protect all the beauty in a favorite staff.
In any event, I am pleased with using it in applications like this, as of course is very durable, and thought that it would also be good for the wood connecting to axe/shovel heads etc. When applying it, if you use a little painters tape to cover the section that you don't need the extra protection on, it can look very nice.
It is textured somewhat, but a pretty smooth finish considering. I wouldn't want it on the part of the handle itself that would be held, but for the parts that take a beating, it would work well.
All the best,
seth
P.S. I can't figure out how to post pics, but you want to get an idea of how a staff could turn out in using the coating as a final step when you are making your own staff, just shoot me over your cell # and I'll text some pics.
My email is iambarabbas@wirefire.com.
If you are looking for something to give extra protection/durability to wooden handles etc, check out the spray on truckbed liners (in paint section of kmart here).
It is listed as for metal only, but took a gamble and have found it bonds well to wood (Oak specifically that had no finish, another with a base coat of linseed oil and another portion that had a coating of clear epoxy).
Ever-since I saw the cool staffs in Lord of the Rings (yeah.. I'm one of those..
), I've been making them for fam & friends and for a while now I have been looking for the most durable finish to put on the bottom 2-3ft sections, since that is the place that hits the brush the most, or is used to knock off small dead tree limbs if needed etc..goal being that with the right solution, I would not have to refinish overtime (or at least for a very long time) to protect all the beauty in a favorite staff.In any event, I am pleased with using it in applications like this, as of course is very durable, and thought that it would also be good for the wood connecting to axe/shovel heads etc. When applying it, if you use a little painters tape to cover the section that you don't need the extra protection on, it can look very nice.
It is textured somewhat, but a pretty smooth finish considering. I wouldn't want it on the part of the handle itself that would be held, but for the parts that take a beating, it would work well.
All the best,
seth
P.S. I can't figure out how to post pics, but you want to get an idea of how a staff could turn out in using the coating as a final step when you are making your own staff, just shoot me over your cell # and I'll text some pics.
My email is iambarabbas@wirefire.com.
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