Thread: Wood Question

See! ya gotta ask when it comes to common names, especially ones that get tossed around like cedar.

In this case we are likely considering Juniperus virginiana

I believe it will work well enough. infact I think there have been some posted before.

I will refrain from commenting on stabilization and hard plastic-like finish coats; after all there's no accounting for tastes

Here are a couple of quick snaps of my first homemade cedar scales (they're pretty crude). I had never used CA so I thought this would be a good time to try it. Contrary to kevint's ideas, I think trying something new in this domain is a good thing.

Originally Posted by claytor

Here are a couple of quick snaps of my first homemade cedar scales (they're pretty crude). I had never used CA so I thought this would be a good time to try it. Contrary to kevint's ideas, I think trying something new in this domain is a good thing.

That looks like the stuff I have. Thanks

I'll just say, as far as finishing goes, that 1 thin sealer coat and then 3-4 normal coats of polyurethane (satin) is easy to apply, and then if you take the time to hand-rub it you can control the sheen...and even if you take it to a high-sheen or mirror finish you get a much warmer, nicer looking finish than with the CA or epoxies...

I would agree that using nothing is not often the best road.

The first thing, regardless of species, is pick the right piece. Next, do the right thing, which is always what makes things work!