KBBS Archive 10,000

Re: Protecting wood

Posted By: Paul G. Jacobson
Date: Friday, 5 November 1999, at 7:47 p.m.

In Response To: Protecting wood (Ben)

> Hi everybody!

> I just finished the frame of my Walrus skin on frame Kayak. I used select
> pine for all the wood work. Now I want to protect the wood using a two
> years old wood paint "Tiber care- exterior wood finish". I have
> used it to paint my deck. It is thick and does not seem to penetrate the
> wood. IS IT A GOOD IDEA?

> If not, I would like to know about cheap alternatives. Cheers, Ben.

Best I have used is epoxy resin. Save your pennies and get a pint to a quart size batch. Defender's catalog has 3 or more brands for under $20. (www.defenderus.com) You could probably find several other suppliers and brands in that price range. Check with Raka (www.raka.com) for their smallest size.

I have used epoxy and varnish on the same frame, and after two years outside (hey , I work slow) the varnish is pretty well shot, and the wood underneath is gray, but the resin coated areas look like new.

Hope this helps.

Paul G. Jacobson

Messages In This Thread

Protecting wood
Ben -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 10:47 a.m.

Re: linseed oil, turpentine, and kerosene
Mike Hanks -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 11:00 a.m.

Re: Protecting wood
Paul G. Jacobson -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 7:47 p.m.

Re: Protecting wood
Ben -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 8:20 p.m.

Re: Protecting wood
lee -- Friday, 5 November 1999, at 11:09 p.m.

Re: Protecting wood
Paul G. Jacobson -- Saturday, 6 November 1999, at 12:23 a.m.

Re: Plywood Walrus Status
Mike Hanks -- Saturday, 6 November 1999, at 2:51 a.m.

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