Advice wanted re old oak.

[Hugo]

I have some old oak fence post circa 1956.
IT was placed up against my bungalow under the eves, so was the best piece of oak available from the fence.
I removed it and put it in my garage about 16 years ago so it is well seasoned.
I have shaped a piece into part of a handle for a knife, it feels nice in the hand but has some fine cracks in it due to it's age.
What is the best way of filling these fine cracks.
Have a look at the pictures and see.

 

[HHazeldean]

I personally wouldn't worry about these, my handle has a number of small cracks in about this size and if you oil the wood regularly it should be fine. I don't know whether this is the right thing or not.

Hope this helps.

 

[WoodMan]

I'm just making a handle for a knife for my girlfriend out of a similar piece of wood. Its looking good so far. I think that, with a few coats of oil it will be fine. Glyn.

 

[lannyman8]

as above, just soak it in oil for a few days and they should go, or they will stay but should be fine.... the oil will set over time and all will be good...

regards..

chris.

 

[Hugo]

cheers guys.
I'm just waiting for a couple of brass pieces for each end and then I will have it sorted.