nateswoodworks Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 I had the tote break on my beloved Bedrock plane and before I even got a chance to look at trying to re-glue it I bought an absolutely gorgeous tiger maple bowl blank. I was able to get the parts for making 2 sets of knobs and totes out of about half the turning blank that I got for $12 at Rockler so I think I am doing pretty good. I normally oil my tool handles and buff on several coats of wax but for this I want to give the maple that aged hue with aniline dye and then the oil and wax. My question is should I lay down a shellac barrier after the BLO since it will be handled so much? Or do you have any other suggestions? Figured maple is my weakness and the aged golden color is my favorite, that and it is jus something you don't see as much on totes and knobs. I bought 2 turning blanks with the hopes that as time goes on I will do all my planes and chisels, do one here and there in between projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 FWIW: Fully cured BLO is more durable than shellac. Besides, skip the shellac and you can refresh the finish annually with a spit wipe or two of BLO. Don't add complexity where simplicity is all that is required - unless the plane is a decoration and not a tool to be used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Nope it's a user (I don't have anything that isn't)I am dyeing to get the coloring I want and BLO to help with the pop. I oil my other tool handles but I haven't used dye on the either, wasn't sure if the colors would bleed in time with the heavy use if I didn't put a barrier coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Fully cured BLO is a barrier coat for the dye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nateswoodworks Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks, I wasn't sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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