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Title: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: John Powell on 04/04/2017 at 14:20

I have aquired a lovely Brodin scoop net
however the Seller didn't mention the underside of the handle was scored/scratched
I want to keep this net
.
please advise best solution -
sand.?
stain.?
varnish.?

I dont have a clue about DIY......... :oops

my pics.............
(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11628-040417142906.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=4106)

(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11628-040417143120.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=4107)

(https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/11628-040417143205.jpeg) (https://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=4108)

Title: Re: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 04/04/2017 at 16:21

Lots of methods here https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=removing+scratches+in+wood

Title: Re: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: John Powell on 04/04/2017 at 17:22

Rob

many thanks......should take me a wee while to read ....:)

Title: Re: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 04/04/2017 at 21:07

try using a wet newspaper and an Iron to lift any fibres then let it dry ,and rub it over with fine wire wool when you have done this , a coat of yacht varnish or 2, it should do the trick easgach 1

Title: Re: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: John Powell on 05/04/2017 at 10:35

Quote from: Easgach 1 on 04/04/2017 at 21:07

try using a wet newspaper and an Iron to lift any fibres then let it dry ,and rub it over with fine wire wool when you have done this , a coat of yacht varnish or 2, it should do the trick easgach 1............

thanks
will the yacht varnish restore the colour - or do i stain first.?

Title: Re: any wood-finishers here...damage to wooden scoop..
Post by: Derek Roxborough on 05/04/2017 at 15:20

it doesn't look as though it is stained so you should be fine, easgach 1