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Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544236
05/26/19 10:45 AM
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That work is too nice to leave exposed to the weather. Good job.

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544244
05/26/19 10:57 AM
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Agree with Posco.

Considering all this careful work, observing all the twists and turns of the wood, I cant help but wonder how to keep it maintained nicely.

Lots of talent in woodworking improvisation . cool

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544247
05/26/19 10:58 AM
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Thanks
Suppose your right about that but it's the wife's area..lol
She can keep up the maintenance..

Anyone know of a real good protective finish?
I'd prefer oil I'm thinking its best to protect the wood from the environment..

Just not sure which brand works best.. confused


Thought I was a good trapper until I started trapping coyotes......
Thought I was a good bowhunter until I targeted mature bucks....
Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544254
05/26/19 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ambush32
Anyone know of a real good protective finish?
I'd prefer oil I'm thinking its best to protect the wood from the environment..

Just not sure which brand works best.. confused


Q8 Outlast Log Oil. Pricey, but a great product.

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544257
05/26/19 11:12 AM
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Thanks I'll check it out..


Thought I was a good trapper until I started trapping coyotes......
Thought I was a good bowhunter until I targeted mature bucks....
Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544261
05/26/19 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ambush32
Thanks I'll check it out..


I put it on my cabin. After four years, the water beads up and rolls off.

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544321
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That is some really nice looking work, ambush!

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544348
05/26/19 01:58 PM
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Verry nice looking work. Now I have to hide this thread from the missus, or she will want something like it.


Let's go Brandon

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Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: Posco] #6544698
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Originally Posted by Posco
Originally Posted by ambush32
Thanks I'll check it out..


I put it on my cabin. After four years, the water beads up and rolls off.


Did you use the natural or one that had color pigment..My wife wants it to have a little tint to it
I disagree I’d like to leave it natural but it’s not my project...
My fear is pealing finish, I think the oil based finishes have less of a chance of pealing?


Thought I was a good trapper until I started trapping coyotes......
Thought I was a good bowhunter until I targeted mature bucks....
Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544706
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Scuba, good thought..This project started out as a stump table and a couple chairs, it just keeps growing.

Finding the parts can be a challenge some of this was going for stair railings in the house..
Basically I would drive around looking for dead cedars and ask the land owner if I could cut
them..Some owners walked me to my truck, lol well not really, but some are protective of their
dead cedar..

I’ve found a good supply now which makes it a lot easier...


Thought I was a good trapper until I started trapping coyotes......
Thought I was a good bowhunter until I targeted mature bucks....
Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544710
05/27/19 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ambush32
Did you use the natural or one that had color pigment..My wife wants it to have a little tint to it
I disagree I’d like to leave it natural but it’s not my project...
My fear is pealing finish, I think the oil based finishes have less of a chance of pealing?


I used very light pigment and there is no peeling whatsoever. As I mentioned, this has been on my cabin for four years and the water still beads up and rolls off the logs. It's a great product with great reviews.

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6544712
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Nice, thanks Posco..


Thought I was a good trapper until I started trapping coyotes......
Thought I was a good bowhunter until I targeted mature bucks....
Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6545545
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sikkens cetol log and siding. It's expensive but it's worth it.

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6548358
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Little more done, not much...
My decking is almost dry enough to start...
Still monkeying around with stair railings..

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Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6548382
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That looks great! Nice looking background scenery as well.


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Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6548464
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very nice!


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Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6549162
06/04/19 07:56 AM
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Looking good. Mortise and tenon cutter?

Re: Log Railings/Amateur [Re: ambush32] #6549314
06/04/19 12:22 PM
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^^^ Posco I used a Forstner bit and hand drill to cut the mortises
Started using a hole saw and draw knife to cut the tenons but took for ever..
So I found a local Amish guy to cut the tenons on his tenon machine..


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