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  1. 25th September 2002, 07:12 PM #1
    andre
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    Question Western Red Cedar

    Greetings
    I have recently renewed my passion for working with wood after some 15 year absence, so am slowly reaquainting my self with tools, techniques and timber. Some advice please...I picked up some nice West Red Cedar boards (20mm x 450mm x 800mm). My intent is to join them to make a table top that is more asthetic than functional. What would be the best finish to apply that provides some form of protection to prevent the ever present danger of a fly landing on it and gouging the surface? Or should I use it for something else and search for a better timber. I am only using it because it has a very nice grain pattern and I got it real cheap.

    Thank you in advance for your responses.

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  3. 25th September 2002, 08:46 PM #2
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    Welcome I did the same about 18 months or so ago, really enjoying it now.

    Thought about putting a sheet of glass over the top? Protects it well and shows off the table top.
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  4. 26th September 2002, 10:19 AM #3
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    This may be of interest to you ..californian redwood - but the site has lots of free plans you can download for outside stuff. http://www.calredwood.org/ref/lit.htm
    Hope it helps.

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  5. 26th September 2002, 11:31 AM #4
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    I’d be inclined to finish it in shellac if it is not going to have a harsh life. Scratches and bumps are nearly inevitable, and shellac is easily repaired. Also, I believe U-Beaut have a new product coming out soon (?) – a more durable cross catalysed shellac (to any R’s holed up out there, I’m not in any way paid for this nor am I associated with the manufacturer of U-Beaut products, ).

    Seeing as you got the boards real cheap you’ve got little to lose. If in a few years the top looks worse for wear, hey presto another project to learn from. If the shellac doesn't live up to your expectations then no problems, strip it back and start again - no big issue like trying to strip 2 pack or poly.

    If you have spray equipment then there are other products that have their pro’s – and a couple of blokes here can point you in the right direction.

    Good luck with it.
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