Thread: Finish recommendation

G'day Ron - Don't really want to touch this one but I would be inclined to use a 2 part epoxy. Will give you a water resistant finish that you can throw at the wall and not damage and should also fill the holes. Not particularly cheap... Well. Not here in Oz. May not be too bad over there in the good ol' USof A

For what you want there aren't really too many other options, apart from a full metal jacket.

Cheers - Neil

I hadn't thought of 2 part epoxy, thought I do have some on hand. I generally try to avoid epoxies as I find they tend to stay tacky for a loong time and usually make a mess.
Most of my finishing is oil, wax or a mix of the two. I don't think that would hold up if I pour a hot beverage in.
As for the gaps, I don't really think there is enough room to put a filler in, it just dribbles a little water so I think the finish could take care of that.

If I wanted a metal one, I would have forged one.

THanks for the input

ron

Neil

I've been thinking of what you said and doing some looking around. It sounds to me like you are really recommending I use this for something else and make another that is water tight. I may ultimatly decide to go that route.
Again thanks for the thoughts.

ron

ps I read somewhere else of 2 part causing problems. It kind of sounded like a long term exposure thing. Maybe I'll see if I can find what is used for plastic/acrylic drinking glasses.

G'day again Ron - Still think the 2 part epoxy would be the best. There shouldn't be any stickiness if mixed properly. After it's dry there is sometimes a thin film of sticky stuff left on the surface. This can be washed off with solvent and what's beneath should be like glass.

You probably need something like West System Epoxy or maybe Rustins Clear Coat.

Cheers - Neil