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I made a replacement for my broken fridge handle (slrpnk.net)
submitted 1 week ago by Iconoclast@feddit.uk to c/diy@slrpnk.net
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[–] Iconoclast@feddit.uk 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I was going to paint it first but decided against it. Should probably still seal it with something or it'll look dirty real quick.

[–] anomnom@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

A layer of matte poly on the wood and metal would keep it nice for a while. Don’t want rust streaks on the fridge if it gets humid.