Hello Everyone,
I am restoring a Stanley 4 1/2 that I picked up. My objective is to have this a well maintianed user vs. a pristine collectable. Two questions:
1. The Japaning on the body is about 80% intact. I am thinking of painting over than with some gloss black. Is that a good idea?
2. The handles have been sanded in preparation for refinishing. They are not down to bare wood but the previous gloss finish is gone. What should I use for finishing them? I can think of maybe BLO or a stain then satin but what kind? What kind of stain was used?
Sorry no pics yet. It on my to do list . It does look nice when it is all clean any shiney though.
Thanks,
Rick