Finish question for Padauk wood scales

[Trenton]

I'm wanting to make a set of scales for a wedge that I'm trying to revive. The wood I have is Padauk, and I was thinking of Tung oil or CA glue. I'm not sure if either is the correct choice, but was thinking the Tung oil would be the easiest, but that the CA would be more durable. I'm also open to other finishes if there are better ones out the, this is a first for me.
Thanks
Daryl

[honed]

I'm wanting to make a set of scales for a wedge that I'm trying to revive. The wood I have is Padauk, and I was thinking of Tung oil or CA glue. I'm not sure if either is the correct choice, but was thinking the Tung oil would be the easiest, but that the CA would be more durable. I'm also open to other finishes if there are better ones out the, this is a first for me.
Thanks
Daryl

Paduak is tough enough to handle many years of daily shaving with just a good oiling. Tung oil is fine, so is linseed or a branded oil like Danish oil.

CA might be more durable, but it takes away from the feel of the wood, by putting a layer of acrylic over the wood (CA is basically dissolved acrylic)
And in the long run, we don't really know how a CA finish will behave.

[Trenton]

Thanks Honed
I like the feel polished oiled wood, so I will give it a try.

[tomjr]

i have a few razors scaled with Padauk, i used renaissance wax rubbed in in several settings with 2-3 coats per setting and it is easily renewable if & when u think it needs it.

[mdunn]

Oil it.

CA looks a bit plasticky, oil is the shizznizzle. Use it every time

[Trenton]

Oil it.

CA looks a bit plasticky, oil is the shizznizzle. Use it every time

I definitely want the shizznizzle so oil it is, ordered washers from Micro Fasteners yesterday. It was $4.95 for 5 washers at the Hobby Shop. I wonder what the shipping will be as the don't tell you for foreign shipments.

[Cochese2323]

I definitely want the shizznizzle so oil it is, ordered washers from Micro Fasteners yesterday. It was $4.95 for 5 washers at the Hobby Shop. I wonder what the shipping will be as the don't tell you for foreign shipments.

If shipping is ridiculous, I am going to order #0 narrow and wide ones today. I can split an order and ship them to you for whatever normal postage would be.

[Trenton]

If shipping is ridiculous, I am going to order #0 narrow and wide ones today. I can split an order and ship them to you for whatever normal postage would be.

Thanks, Unfortunately the order is already placed and doesn't look like I can change anything. Watch for a pm

[Cochese2323]

Thanks, Unfortunately the order is already placed and doesn't look like I can change anything. Watch for a pm

Sounds good.

[Giant Kiwi]

I definitely want the shizznizzle so oil it is, ordered washers from Micro Fasteners yesterday. It was $4.95 for 5 washers at the Hobby Shop. I wonder what the shipping will be as the don't tell you for foreign shipments.

If it helps, postage from microfasteners to Ireland was $7