Ethan.tho Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Hi, I'm making a Side grip for a camera out of purple heart wood. I'd like a durable finish that retains the color. What should I buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted June 6, 2020 Report Share Posted June 6, 2020 Purple heart will turn brown while you are cutting/shaping and sanding it. You can bring back the color prior to applying a finish by heating it gently. You can stick in your oven, use a heat gun, or even a hair dryer. Be careful with the heat it is easy to over do it and turn the wood very dark. Purple heart is not going to stay purple no matter what you use as a finish. Overtime it will continue to darken. For something like your grip I would use a polyurethane to protect the wood from exposure to the sweat/oils in your hand. That looks like it will be a fun project show us a picture or 2 when you are done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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