How to treat new BGE handle?

loco_engr

so after getting new bands installed on my large, I'm wondering how to treat the new wood handle.
TIA

nolaegghead

3 or 4 coats of spar polyurethane (like Helmsman).  Sand lightly between coats.

nolaegghead

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-33260000-Helmsman-Urethane-Semi-Gloss/dp/B002KQR5O6/ref=asc_df_B002KQR5O6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167125490367&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6848390593272731964&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025146&hvtargid=pla-304688694426&psc=1

loco_engr

nolaegghead said:

3 or 4 coats of spar polyurethane (like Helmsman).  Sand lightly between coats.

grit recomendation?

WeberWho

loco_engr said:

nolaegghead said:

3 or 4 coats of spar polyurethane (like Helmsman).  Sand lightly between coats.

grit recomendation?

Extra fine steel wool will do the trick

TheToast

Does that advice go for old handles too? Mine is 6yrs old and looks dirty and gross. 

jdMyers

Take a look at jjgeorge and get a custom

alaskanassasin

TheToast said:

Does that advice go for old handles too? Mine is 6yrs old and looks dirty and gross. 

 You would have to start over by sanding it down to something that looks presentable and then sealing.

nolaegghead

alaskanassasin said:

TheToast said:

Does that advice go for old handles too? Mine is 6yrs old and looks dirty and gross. 

 You would have to start over by sanding it down to something that looks presentable and then sealing.

Matte dirty and gross looks dirty and gross but glossy dirty and gross is hip and fashionable.   That said, I'd follow your advice for the handle.

nolaegghead

loco_engr said:

nolaegghead said:

3 or 4 coats of spar polyurethane (like Helmsman).  Sand lightly between coats.

grit recomendation?

220.  You just want to rough up the surface so the next coat sticks and smooth out any high spots.  Don't sand off the last coat, just a quick, light sanding.

Toxarch

Forget the Minwax. Go with the Man-O-War Marine Spar Varnish. Costs more but it will last longer even with just one or two coats. I did not sand.

loco_engr

Toxarch said:

Forget the Minwax. Go with the Man-O-War Marine Spar Varnish. Costs more but it will last longer even with just one or two coats. I did not sand.

WOW . . . looks great
After a little searching, couldn't find pt or qt cans 

womaus

Geez guys....it's like you've got nothing else to do.

Cook food. Use the handle with greasy hands. Cook more food. Use the handle with greasy hands.

loco_engr

Ace Harware does have this:
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/paint-and-supplies/stains-and-finishes/varnish/1021721
prob going to try it

nolaegghead

That's fine.  The type of spar varnish matters little.  Using any other type of finish would be much less durable.

loco_engr

nolaegghead said:

That's fine.  The type of spar varnish matters little.  Using any other type of finish would be much less durable.

I just couldn't see me trying to spraying the back side of the handle as opposed to brushing on a liquid but I appreciate your input

Toxarch

loco_engr said:

Toxarch said:

Forget the Minwax. Go with the Man-O-War Marine Spar Varnish. Costs more but it will last longer even with just one or two coats. I did not sand.

WOW . . . looks great
After a little searching, couldn't find pt or qt cans 

I think I got mine from Rockler. I was using it on the whole egg table so I was buying the gallons. Had leftovers and thought it would be great on the handle. The UV protection helps.

Amazon has quarts in a pinch:
https://www.amazon.com/Man-Spar-Varnish-Gloss-Quart/dp/B000HEHESU/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Man-O-War+Marine+Spar+Varnish&qid=1618281738&sr=8-16