Best way to seal Rough Sawn Cedar for Outdoor Use?
网页2019年6月24日 · Basically construct an open box with 2×2s with some lateral support to make it rigid and attach the 1×12s to the outside Note that it may be a good idea to use stainless or aluminum siding nails, especially with cedar to prevent dark stains from the reaction with iron nails.
Cedar posts vs PT - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
网页2024年7月3日 · Treated lumber generally has a much higher moisture content than cedar or construction lumber ("SPF"). Around here (Chicago) many of the lumberyards (e.g. Menards) store it outside, so it gets wet every time it rains. Given the higher moisture content, it has a tendency to warp more while it dries, especially of the moisture content drops quickly.
how long to dry western red cedar? - LumberJocks Woodworking …
网页2012年9月3日 · The rule of thumb is 1 year per inch of thickness, which is generally a high estimate in most parts of the country. I have never dried cedar but I would think it would dry more quickly than other woods. Be sure to sticker and stack it properly. On another note, I would think twice about building a dining table out of western red cedar since it ...
Tips for Working with Cedar - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
网页2013年11月5日 · I refinished a cedar chest and built a new top for it using cedar. (there are pictures in my projects). Even though it does have knots, as long as they are small, I didn't have any issues just sending them through the planer (reallllly light cuts, like 1/128) and then using the ROS. I didn't fill any, but none were big/loose enough to need it.
Untreaded raw cedar in the bathroom? - LumberJocks …
网页2020年11月16日 · 131 posts · Joined 2019. #19 · Nov 20, 2020. The bathroom in our western Quebec cottage has a shower enclosure made of unsealed, untreated local white cedar. After 15 years it shows no signs of mold, mildew, rot, or deterioration of any sort. The cottage isn't winterized so we're only there about 6 months a year.
Strength of Laminated Cedar - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
网页Loren. 11906 posts · Joined 2008. #7 · Sep 27, 2020. One thing you might try is steam bending small sections of 1/2" or thinner cedar (other woods may bend easier) and then effectively brick-lay them into concentric rings. This will speed up laminating by using thicker boards and reduce waste and time lost resawing.
Wood Suppliers Near Phoenix Arizona - LumberJocks …
网页2014年3月12日 · Porter Barn Wood. 901 S. 7th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034. (602) 738-1456. https://porterbarnwood.com. DESCRIPTION: Porter Barn Wood has quite a large stock of old wood most brought back from the east wide of the states. Much of their wood comes from old tobacco and mushroom farms among other places.
Cedar Playset, should I seal it? - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
网页2019年3月25日 · 169 posts · Joined 2012. #14 · Mar 25, 2019. So if i want to maintain the look, seal it, if not, the cedar wont rot before the kids are out of the house, or the playset is out of my lawn. That's what i'm hearing. If you think it will take a week and cost $100, it will take a month and cost $400. Reply Like.
Seeking Advice on Western Red Cedar - LumberJocks …
网页2022年12月13日 · One is Western Red Cedar the other is called California Incense Cedar, locally in Oregon the latter is called pencil wood because it was used to make pencils; very soft wood. What you want is the Western Red Cedar and preferably old-er growth tight grain. Sap wood on both trees can be white or cream color.
sealing the buried part of posts with tar?
网页2010年8月4日 · Treated lumber comes in a few types, CCA, ACQ, CA, SBX and MCQ, (may be related to different parts of the country) and a few grades, marine grade, no ground contact and in ground contact lumber. All wood rots, some slower than others, cypress was great, find that today, cedar, black locust and walnut.