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Attempting a cypress table top
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:20 pm
I'm about to start a antique cypress table top. I'm looking for suggestions on stains and sealant. Any help is greatly appreciated.
This is going to be an outdoor table, but will be under a well shaded area. I know cypress is probably best left alone but the wife wants it stained. We also do not like glossy finish.
This is going to be an outdoor table, but will be under a well shaded area. I know cypress is probably best left alone but the wife wants it stained. We also do not like glossy finish.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 4:23 pm
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Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:24 pm to dlambe5
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I'm about to start a antique cypress table top.
quote:vinegar and steel wool
I know cypress is probably best left alone but the wife wants it stained.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:27 pm to dlambe5
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We also do not like glossy finish
Satin polyurethane
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:30 pm to dlambe5
Waterlox, it won't take much. I have some extra at the house if you want to give it a try. The stuff I have is not glossy, but this is how it looks.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:37 pm to wickowick
wow, that looks great 
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:38 pm to dlambe5
Speaking of this project, did you happen to get the table cut somewhere? I have access to a bunch of cypress trees but I am not sure how much I am looking at to get the tree cut at a mill.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 4:42 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:46 pm to fishbig
Wow Waterlox looks great. Was it easy to apply?
Ordered it from Cajun Cypress in Zachary. I just gave the guy the dimensions and he said he'll have it ready. I'm picking it up on Friday.
Ordered it from Cajun Cypress in Zachary. I just gave the guy the dimensions and he said he'll have it ready. I'm picking it up on Friday.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:50 pm to dlambe5
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Wow Waterlox looks great. Was it easy to apply?
Yes, I did all the floors in my home with them. It is a tung oil finish, you just wipe it on, It is not as durable as a polly finish but you can add another coat with little to no prep work, no stripping is needed and it penetrates into the wood.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 4:58 pm to wickowick
Thanks for the info.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:30 pm to fishbig
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I have access to a bunch of cypress trees but I am not sure how much I am looking at to get the tree cut at a mill.
Going price for sawing is around $60 an hour with no less then 3 hours work, plus cost of a blade if the sawer hits any metal. You have to bring the logs for that price.
Wick, were you get that at? I wonder how that would work on live oak or red oak.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:34 pm to fishfighter
I ordered it a number of years ago when building my home. It can be bought online. It works well on all types of wood. What were you thinking about using it on?
Waterlox Website
Waterlox Website
Posted on 8/12/15 at 5:59 pm to wickowick
Red Oak and live Oak that I'm been sawing up and using to build a guess house with. It's timber/stick built.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:04 pm to fishfighter
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:05 pm to wickowick
It would look real good on any exposed beams...
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:08 pm to wickowick
Is it durable enough for say a top for a Primo grill table?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:09 pm to fishfighter
I see they sell it in BR. Might see if they have something small to give it a try. Thanks.
Oh, got about 550 sf of over 100 year old pine flooring that came out of New Orleans that I will be installing.
Oh, got about 550 sf of over 100 year old pine flooring that came out of New Orleans that I will be installing.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:19 pm to tigerfoot
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Is it durable enough for say a top for a Primo grill table?
It is, there is also some marine grade if it will be in the direct sun...
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:27 pm to wickowick
That would make a kick arse looking table with some rustic wood, thanks
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:42 pm to wickowick
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tung oil finish
Absolutely.
Order the Tung oil extract online. Then dilute it with turpentine.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 6:43 pm to tigerfoot
The timbers are 8x8 post and the beams are 7x7 and 7x12. Heavy SOB's. 
I do have this phase closed in now. Today I started the foundation pads for phase 2. his build will be done in three phases.
I been milling my own lumber. As hot as it has been, I can only get out there for a couple hours in the mornings. Thank God my son and SIL has been helping me.
I do have this phase closed in now. Today I started the foundation pads for phase 2. his build will be done in three phases.
I been milling my own lumber. As hot as it has been, I can only get out there for a couple hours in the mornings. Thank God my son and SIL has been helping me.
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