Derwood Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hi guys, Just finished a trestle picnic table along with trestle benches. I didn't stain the bottom of the table, benches I did though, not sure of my reasoning there. But anyhow, when I go to spar with the 20/80 min/spar, do I do the bottom also? Does this need protection as much? Thanks, D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMadson Custom Wood Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Yes, you need to put a seal coat on both sides unless you like a twisted, curly look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hi guys, Just finished a trestle picnic table along with trestle benches. I didn't stain the bottom of the table, benches I did though, not sure of my reasoning there. But anyhow, when I go to spar with the 20/80 min/spar, do I do the bottom also? Does this need protection as much? Thanks, D For outdoor uses, finish all sides. Are you using spar urethane or spar varnish? Blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hi guys, thanks for your input, it was spar urethane btw, and I did the whole bit. Looks great considering it's pine lol, but in the long run I figure this saves me money. I have to take the pine comment back. It was enjoyable to work with this time considering I prepped it all right and took no shortcuts. The end result, time consuming as it was, indeed was a pleasure to both work on and look at. Now I have to figure out how to put it back in my yard. Did this in a small workshop lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 This is the end result. Bit rushed, taking up too much space, which is why I asked the seemingly dumb question I did. I ended up finishing the trestles and all else, at the expense of my sciatica lol. Man, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 there should be a pic. wth man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboMonk Posted April 19, 2012 Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Note: The term "spar" refers to wooden boat parts, such as the mast and topside. It is NOT a particular type of finish. So called, "Spar Urethane" is a consumer-grade polyurethane containing exterior varnish. It is not very durable. Real Spar Varnish is usually a tung oil/phenolic resin varnish with UV inhibitors that is specially formulated for exterior wood applications. It is typically a "Long Oil" formulation that remains more flexible when it dries. It if far more durable than the cheaper consumer-grade knock-offs. A good traditional Spar Varnish is available as a house brand at Ace Hardware stores. It is a real tung oil/phenolic resin varnish that performs well and is less costly than the high priced imports, such as Epifanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yeah. I know that. USN Constitution was in my past. Made my own mix with spar, real tung oil, not metal pressed, and minera spirits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwood Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I'm sorry HoboMonk, for this late response, but thank you for the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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