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This was my first time turning boxwood. I wanted to upgrade the handle of my espresso machine's portafilter. I’m really pleased with how smooth it turned out! Should I coat the boxwood, or is it fine as is?
Espresso oil stain. For the symbolism
I will probably choose this option 😉
I would coat it. The timber will hold stains and look dirty pretty quickly if you don’t
That looks really nice the way it is. Like, it looks soft to the point of being plush. If anything, I'd just seal it with something that won't alter the color to preserve how it looks and make it easier to clean and keep sanitized since it's for a kitchen appliance.
I'm not familiar with boxwood, but wood in general is fibrous and will absorb gunk from hands and such. As it's a small piece that is going to be handled a lot, I might suggest something that produces a very pleasant feel, maybe a drying oil like tung oil.
Boxwood is dense with extremely fine grain