Orse float repairs

**Iain** · 20th April 2002, 08:02 PM

Float is in need of restoration and I was thinking of putting in timber sides, these will be exposed to weather. The inside has a heavy plywood wall that the beasts can kick the crap out of when they feel that way inclined.
Cheap is the primary criteria as is weight.
Will pine do the job (stained and, God forbid, estapoled or similar).
Tassy Oak is nice but I think a bit heavy.
I want to get away from sheet steel, which I know is light and into something more aesthetically pleasing. (Pine with stain, walnut, so it looks like walnut stained pine)
Also what finish, two part or estapol, it's going to be subject to weather.

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**Harry** · 20th April 2002, 08:56 PM

Western Red Cedar would be a good choice: light, good out in the weather, looks good, relatively cheap but may be a bit soft for your use but in plank form say 22mm thick, tongue and grooved I reckon would stand a decent kick or two depends how you can fix it to its frame though.

**Iain** · 21st April 2002, 09:46 AM

Never thought of WRC, kicking is not a problem as there is a sacrificial 3/4" plywood wall inside.
Besides, my horses know better than to kick (yeah, yeah)
Only problem I see though is the weathering, can this be overcome with a poly finish as I really hate maintaining anything that requires regular oiling/staining etc.
Oh yes, and I really hate pine, good for prototypes and fire starters.

**JackoH** · 29th April 2002, 05:31 PM

Spot On Doorstop! Some years ago I renewed the timber on a one horse float using Vic Ash,and finished with marine varnish. Beeootiful!!
Regards John H.

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