How to care for my wooden scales

gull · Feb 6, 2011

I got just a TI in Olivewood from the BST. How should I care for the scales? Obviously, I'll not get them wet. Besides that, what should I do?

With proper care, how long should I expect them to last?

azmark · Feb 6, 2011

There isn't a whole lot to do other than keeping them dry. If they were stabilized there isn't much to worry about them either, they are pretty resilient as long as you keep them dry.

superbleu · Feb 6, 2011

You can coat them with this stuff every once in awhile. Also good for bakelite and horn too, well basically any scale material.

woodturner · Feb 6, 2011

Wooden scales have usually had finish applied at the factory, but they can be maintained by a high quality paste wax. Olive can be a bit porous so I would highly recommend using wax on occasion.

Should the finish on your wooden scales become worn and the wood dry, try a small amount of mineral oil followed by a nice coat of wax. The tactile feel of wood will never be compromised by using this method and your wooden scales should last at least one or two life times.

honed · Feb 7, 2011

woodturner said:
Wooden scales have usually had finish applied at the factory, but they can be maintained by a high quality paste wax. Olive can be a bit porous so I would highly recommend using wax on occasion.

Should the finish on your wooden scales become worn and the wood dry, try a small amount of mineral oil followed by a nice coat of wax. The tactile feel of wood will never be compromised by using this method and your wooden scales should last at least one or two life times.

What he said! ^

Walker · Feb 7, 2011

superbleu said:
You can coat them with this stuff every once in awhile. Also good for bakelite and horn too, well basically any scale material.

+1 i love this stuff

gull · Feb 7, 2011

Instead of mineral oil, what about olive oil? You know, since it's OLIVEwood and all.

honed · Feb 7, 2011

gull said:
Instead of mineral oil, what about olive oil? You know, since it's OLIVEwood and all.

Organic oils will go rancid eventually

gull · Feb 7, 2011

Alright. Thanks guys! Periodic oiling and waxing isn't too bad as long as my scales will last the duration of my life. :thumbup1:

Bay Rum · Feb 7, 2011

superbleu said:
you can coat them with this stuff every once in awhile. Also good for bakelite and horn too, well basically any scale material.

+1

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