Half inch square stock and a 3/8 inch rivet

nice job!  looks quite good! may i suggest a twist or two on your next one? did you beeswax it?

Nice knocker Mike. I can see a Lot of different things that could go into one, and honestly they weren't on my list but might be now.

Thanks guys.  Linseed oil M

 

Nice work, I like the design.

I've done linseed oil on a couple of pieces. I find that a few coats, particularly if I coat it then put it back over the fire to "cook," repeating two or three times really gives it a nice, tough, black finish.

I cheat, I pick up the iron gray hammer finish spray paint and go to town.

I like to use the Rustoleum Clear Matte spray.  Lasts MUCH longer and better than the thin Krylon stuff.  Never tried the hammer finish...might some day on a particular piece.

I use Rustoleum Clear Gloss spray. Nice to see that Bunnings has it on the shelf now and we don't have to import it from the U.S. It's the best I have come across and it's cheaper than the others.