April 6, 20206 yr comment_224098 Looking forward to the restored chest. That cedar is very pretty. Report
April 6, 20206 yr comment_224129 22 hours ago, Gene Howe said: It's beautiful as it is. But, for protection, maybe a few coats of oil based satin poly. Gene, you wouldn't recommend a coat of shellac first to seal the knots? Report
April 6, 20206 yr comment_224133 26 minutes ago, Cal said: Gene, you wouldn't recommend a coat of shellac first to seal the knots? Knot a bad idea, Cal. Didn't consider that. My experience with soft woods is very limited. Not to mention, my finishing techniques are even more so. Report
April 11, 20206 yr Author Popular Post comment_224785 well here is as far as I got for now,used Tongue oil on outside of chest ,leaving inside alone,took top apart cleaned it up ,planed alittle off top am bottom,went with flat top,applied epoxy to top,just waiting to dry an put back together Report
April 11, 20206 yr comment_224809 That's, for sure, not gonna warp again. Although, you might consider a finish on the bottom side before assembly. Report
April 11, 20206 yr comment_224814 Looks good and as @Gene HoweH. Said it won't warp again. Definitely put some finish on the bottom. Report
April 12, 20206 yr comment_224882 11 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Looks good and as @Gene HoweH. Said it won't warp again. Definitely put some finish on the bottom. Ditto. Report
April 12, 20206 yr Author comment_224921 yes will put a finish on bottom of top,epoxy didnt set like I wanted ,found out old shop is UNlevel lol,but it still looks good Report
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