Refinishing old cork

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Re: Refinishing old cork

Posted by: roger wilson (---.hsd1.mn.comcast.net)

Date: February 21, 2015 10:01PM

Chuck,
The way that I work with older cork handles is as follows:
1. I run the grip under hot running water, using simple green cleaner and a scrub brush to clean up the cork.
2. Once the cork is dry, I use Elmers Light Oak filler to fill in any gouges or breaks, overfilling each spot just a bit.
3. Then, I spin the cork in my power wrapper and use sand paper to level the filler and smooth the cork.
4. If necessary, I will repeat the filler for any very large gouge.
5. Then, I do a final sand with paper down to 400 grit, and the the grip will look like new.

Be safe

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