What's this wood?

[NatB]

After a lot of huffing and puffing I have now a couple of 'stripped' newels, can anyone tell me what type of wood this is? I believe the handrail is the same type so would be interested to know what it is and how best to finish it.

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[masona]

I think it might be teak, any good qualtiy wood wax or oil will do the trick

 

[gregers]

no its defo





















TREE WOOD

 

[Jasonb]

Sapele or Utile

Jason

 

[NatB]

Thanks.

Never heard of those two Jason, they are the originals from the house (I assume) which is from 1880+ if that's any help, the wood comes off orange when sanding.

The handrail, which I hope is the same and original once the paint is off, seems a little redder but I hope I can finish both same...any suggestions to a top finish for this? Might be a job for a specialist if need be.

 

[^woody^]

Meranti, Utile or Mahogany?

 

[NatB]

Two for Utile

 

[anobium]

Agree with Woody , mahogany

 

[NatB]

Cheers.

 

[oilman]

Thanks.

Never heard of those two Jason, they are the originals from the house (I assume) which is from 1880+ if that's any help, the wood comes off orange when sanding.

SANDING????? There's no better, faster way to devalue old wood. Just remove the paint then stop.