Custom handles and stuff

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Kelsey; Found a piece of dead wood in the letter box :thumb:

Can not remember what you wanted... Just another Steam/hot water one ?

Not much Mango wood around, so looked at some other special stuff I had... MISTAKE !!!

Lovely material with strange yellow flecks through it... roughed it out and within 5 min I am covered in a itchy rash :o

Some time on the weekend I will attempt to find a bit of Mango for you... Off for a shower, right now.

Ronin

Anger Management wrote:

Lovely material with strange yellow flecks through it...

Yellow or Gold flecks? Could be rosewood, comes up a treat, great for outdoor or weathered places, like a hot and wet coffee machine :thumb:

Brett_H

Camphor Laurel?

Brett_H

Ah yes, the old bloody-kill-ya!

derrilex

Been scalped many a time by them - look pretty in flower though 😃

Kelsey

Another steam/water tap would be great and a PF handle if tgere's enough wood. If not, maybe I should make a trip to a wood merchant at some point?

Kelsey

Loverly!! Can't wait.... Quick question - would I be advised to perhaps laquer these? I didn't need to with the last one, but I've noticed the current steam taps get quite damp if I use the steam wand or water tap to warm a cup. Much more steam on this beastie than the last machine!

Koffee_Kosmo

Kelsey wrote:

Loverly!! Can't wait.... Quick question - would I be advised to perhaps laquer these? I didn't need to with the last one, but I've noticed the current steam taps get quite damp if I use the steam wand or water tap to warm a cup. Much more steam on this beastie than the last machine!

Say this in that unique accent Wax ON Wax Off - grasshopper One from Devo Wax it wax it good :thumb: :thumb: KK

Kelsey

Waxing it is then, ideally liked the raw look and matte feel. I assume wood wax is something I can get a bunnings? KK - was going to say something about waxing asses....

Koffee_Kosmo

Bees wax is OK - best used when it's warm Leather wax/conditioner is OK if it's the clear type Furniture oil is also OK Almond oil will also work KK

Brett_H

Danish oil is great but it will give the wood a luster. Just ensure you follow the instructions :thumb:

Kelsey

Oops, haven't told anyone to pick them up yet!

Kelsey

Will you and KK be seeing each other before next Tuesday when he comes up this way? I think that might be the soonest Brisbane-to-coast trip I know of...

Ol_Grumpy

If you want to protect the handles and show them off then you simply can't go past Xtroll Wood preserver. Google it. Absolute Gold- the best product for this application; you never heard off. PS. (tradies inside secret- don't tell anyone) You probly can't buy it in a small enough quantity... But I have some and I can be bribed and enticed by good coffee... Hmmmm? Nah- forget all the waxes and varnishes, utter crap... Bit harsh... But made my point Xtroll will need to be redone around annually, but 30 seconds annually is such small consolation for the benefits. AM: You in particular should get some- brilliant product- oil based- Tung primarily I saw the inventor a few years ago (20) and he put it on his tongue to demonstrate it is non toxic I subsequently coated a piece of plywood and dropped it in a jar of water. I think it's still there. Anyway after 2 years the plywood was as good as the day I put it in. Doesn't yellow like a varnish or epoxy, shows off the grain like nothing else, penetrating, non slip, what else do you need to know... Ah yes, I live in Brisbane so size your enticements accordingly, lol

derrilex

My extensive experience with all of those oil based products in exterior applications is they attract mould like a mother, go black and need recoating every 6 -9 months depending on exposure to sun.

Ol_Grumpy

derrilex wrote:

My extensive experience with all of those oil based products in exterior applications is they attract mould like a mother, go black and need recoating every 6 -9 months depending on exposure to sun.

Hey derrilex, What you just told me is that in all your extensive experience you have never used Xtroll. :-) You should try it, you might even surprise yourself and find you're as impressed with it as I am. :deal Saw your vids- very impressive. I've actually been using epoxies for years- boatbuilding being my lifelong passion. :Lotsafun

derrilex

I'd love to have a look at it but there is no way I would use it on a customers deck on here say. How much is it ?

Koffee_Kosmo

I have to seal some exposed wood door / window frame Gets wet when it rains What product is it in particular as there are a few See link http://www.xtrollglobal.com.au/timberproducts.php

Ol_Grumpy

Derrilex, I said nothing about decks. That's a different product I know nothing about, sorry can't help you there. You must have your wires crossed with whoever you get your hearsay from.

Ol_Grumpy

KK, The very best protection for your window frames, etc is a good outdoor paint system. A good paint system will last at least 10 years if you abuse it and almost indefinitely if you look after it and recoat every 5-7 years. Am I missing something? OG