: If it works, what's not to like? I've used Watco as a furniture
: finish and I like it. It's basically just a thinned oil/varnish
: blend. Considering that, it's pricey for a product that's mostly
: thinner, but it's good quality and it's convenient. Rather than
: doing a two-step finish and putting a soft oil over the Watco,
: try mixing the two and applying it in one step. It will save you
: time and should provide the same feel, but with better
: durability.

: To answer the original question, I don't see any reason that
: re-coating your paddle with an oil/varnish blend wouldn't work.
: As Bill mentioned, scuffing the surface first is a good idea. I
: tend to prefer to sand with 320 or 400 grit rather than use
: steel wool, but I'm usually re-coating used paddles that need to
: have surface burrs removed and sandpaper is better for that. For
: your purposes, either will work, as will Scotch Brite (get the
: maroon pad).

Hi Brian,

Didn't mean to upset you, even though we've not met, would like to, I tend to view you as a bit of an idealist, in a good way :)

Bill H.