March 31, 20215 yr We are getting a staircase with steel spindles. We were going to go with powder coated stainless steel spindles, but it's cheaper to get bright steel spindles and then finish them with a blacksmith's paste or wax to give them a nice patina, and as it's all internal, the blacksmith's paste will be sufficient protection. This Youtube video suggests making one's own: 1 part bees wax, 1 part turpentine, 1/2 part linseed oil but I would prefer something ready made. Has anyone got any experience with a blacksmith's wax, and can you recommend a brand that gives a nice oiled or rubbed look? @Simon R you mentioned in one thread that your daughter is a blacksmith. Perhaps she would know?
March 31, 20215 yr 1 hour ago, Adsibob said: Has anyone got any experience with a blacksmith's wax, and can you recommend a brand that gives a nice oiled or rubbed look? @Simon R you mentioned in one thread that your daughter is a blacksmith. Perhaps she would know? Helen is bound to know, I'll ask here and get back to you.
March 31, 20215 yr Author 1 hour ago, Simon R said: Renaissance Wax should do the trick. Excellent, many thanks @Simon R and Helen! Edited March 31, 20215 yr by Adsibob
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