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  1. 04-16-2010, 07:35 PM #1
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    Default Gabon Ebony..What to use for finish?

    I made a set of scale out of Gabon Ebony, what anice wood to work with. I sanded the up to 1000 grit, they almost dont look like they need a finish. But I would like to seal them with something. I do not care for any spray can products, for all too many reason,s to list. Im thinking maybe epoxy or Renassonce Wax maybe CA. Im up in the air on this one. Any ideas out there?
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    The best I have ever used on Ebony and got a near perfect look was a Rifle Stock finish called Permalyn...
    CA also, but way more work to get a near perfect look....
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    The best I have ever used on Ebony and got a near perfect look was a Rifle Stock finish called Permalyn...
    CA also, but way more work to get a near perfect look....
    Thanks I checked out the Permalyn online, sounds like tuff stuff Im going to have to check some out. I have already moved forward with the CA finish. Its looking pretty scary so far. I hope it works out
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    wipe on poly also works well, gives a nice authentic finish imo.
    Here take a look
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...bon-ebony.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by mainaman View Post
    wipe on poly also works well, gives a nice authentic finish imo.
    Here take a look
    http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...bon-ebony.html
    That looked excellent!! And easy enough for the gabon ebony. It has no grain and I sanded it to 1000 so thats enough finish to seal it and and give it som sheen.
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