BonhamBlades
Well-Known Member
What does everyone like to use to finish ironwood if you prefer it not to darken with time and handling? Thank you in advance for your time and energy to answer.
It doesn't matter if you apply finish or not in relationship to the darkening issue. Its UV that causes most woods to darken over time. The best example I can offer is Purpleheart....it will finish out a a brilliant purple....and over time will become dingy brown, not matter what finish is applied.
Personally, when it comes to ironwood, I've learned over the years that applying any liquid type finish is pretty much a waste, and often times causes many of the problems that John mentioned. My advice with most of th extoic woods is a fine finish, light buff, and a good coat of quality paste wax.