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> The first question. What finish is best for wooden tool handles, both for
> saw handles and plane knobs/totes? I've had to clean up some of my finds
> rather extensively (some were painted) and am now need to refinish them. The
> main question is what's the best finish that won't get tacky when it gets a
> bit wet with perspiration or heat (paddylac, varnish, tung oil, linseed?)

Ambrose,

Welcome to the porch! As far as saw handle finish is concerned, I used a
mixture of tung oil and varnish on numerous (Adria) saws that I made and
it works very well.

Eddie