Svenandolaf Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 I have various sticks I have cut which are drying and being straightened and wondered what I should use as a coating to protect them? I will use them on the marsh so lots of mud and salt water, would Tung oil be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 22 minutes ago, Svenandolaf said: I have various sticks I have cut which are drying and being straightened and wondered what I should use as a coating to protect them? I will use them on the marsh so lots of mud and salt water, would Tung oil be ok? use a quality marine varnish .... cut back by 75% for 2 coats cut back by 50% for 2 coats cut back by 10% for 1 coat full varnish 1 full coat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 I give my sticks a very light rub with some fine wire wool then wax and polish with brown boot polish, when dry I put a small amount of silicon grease/oil on my hands and rub in for five minutes, extremely water proof and last for a few outing but the silicon needs doing again once in a while, I do the same with my guns (minus the boot polish) I also rub my hands over the metal work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 3 hours ago, ditchman said: use a quality marine varnish .... cut back by 75% for 2 coats cut back by 50% for 2 coats cut back by 10% for 1 coat full varnish 1 full coat This! Use it on all my sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 14 minutes ago, Dave at kelton said: This! Use it on all my sticks dont rush it ...leave plenty of time between each coat so it dry's....and you will end up with a very hard coating.......i suggest before you apply the first thin coat ..put your sticks inthe airing cupboard ...so the wood when very dry and warm will suck the 75% cutback inside.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted December 6 Report Share Posted December 6 Get a length of plastic pipe about 3/4" wider in diameter. Cap it off. Insert stick...full length...pout in wood preserver and leave to soak. Topping up as necessary. Job done. Wading stick sometimes get loose or even let loose if they have to be abandoned. I'd not put effort into it nor want one that had a varnished and therefore slippery exterior. Old oil based paint allowed to soak in would also work if you follow the helpful airing cupboard tip another OP has given. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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