Thread: Finish for handsaw handle

Originally Posted by surfdabbler

I'm restoring an old saw at the moment (1920 A Ashton and Son's) and I'm up to refinishing the handle.

I read that a lot of people use BLO and shellac to finish the handle. I don't have either of these at the moment. I was thinking of using danish oil, and possibly a wipe of poly with a wax coat over the top. Will this cause any issues down the track? Will the saw purists keep me awake, crying outside my door if I do this?

Choose the type of finish you feel most comfortable using. If that is to be Danish Oil then go for it.

Stewie;

Cool. Thanks for the vote of confidence. Danish Oil is drying now.