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08-21-2008, 01:45 AM #1Member
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Varnish question for a fredn
So, here's a question my canoeing crazy friend asked of me..I made myself a mahogany and basswood canoe paddle, and it's beautiful but I wish to make it watertight, and "you seem to be the most wise experts on wood often exposed to water" and so I wish to ask you what is the best varnish for making it watertight in perpetuity?
I greatly appreciate any and all feedback to be had on this question. Dirty jokes notwithstanding.
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08-21-2008, 01:54 AM #2MOD and Giveaway Dude
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You can try this product it works pretty well as far as keeping wood waterproof.
Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane - Oil-Based Clear Protective Finishes - Minwax.comif anything has been abnormal for a long enough period it then becomes normal.
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08-21-2008, 01:04 PM #3Senior Member
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+1 on the helmsman poly. Use that or a 2 part epoxy based finish.
Unless it's submerged all the time, there are a number of other finishes that would be okay as well.
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08-23-2008, 01:45 AM #4Member
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thanks to all, I really appreciate the helpful responses.
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