Finish recommendation for wind chimes

[Mike Manning]

I'm "restoring" a set of wind chimes for my mom. I'm using a couple of pieces of fir for the wood pieces that catch the breeze and cause it to chime. I'm wondering which of the 3 finishes I have on hand might give it a decent natural look and protect it a bit from the elements. I've got BLO, Minwax Wipe-On Polyurethane and Tung oil. Thanks for the advice in advance.

[Jim Koepke]

My choice would be the Tung oil. It doesn't darken like BLO so often does.

jtk

[Mike Manning]

Thank you Jim!

[Jim Matthews]

If it's going outside, Spar Varnish weathers well.

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