re: Spinoff thread neatest build: DIY cedar slab coffee table

oil or water base? its mu understanding its important not to shake this stuff, and to soak your brush in water to avoid that... time will tell.

like i said before, its just going in my hunting camp. even though i want to make it as nice as possible, i won't be disappointed if its not 100% perfect

just use this:



Minwax whip-on poly.

Just use a rag. If you get bubbles or anything like that you're applying to heavily.

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be careful with poly. Ive used it before and kept getting bubbles. Probably me but still.

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It was likely how you applied it if it bubbled. That or if you used something as a primer coat that wasn't compatible with the product.

I mostly brush it on, but do so with a good quality varnish brush, use light strokes and keep them to a minimum. The more you brush it the more likely to get bubbles. Also, don't shake the can prior to use. Stir the poly in the can until it is well mixed.

I like the black pipe.

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I like the black pipe

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Unfortunately that what my ex-wife said...

Where you located? I came across some today in the br areA

Done used 4 gallons of it in my guest house build. I been spaying it mostly with a $10 HF spray gun. Very happy with both with finishes.

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Ponchatoula but I don't mind a little drive

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There’s a guy in the antique district in Denham Springs that has some red cedar and cypress slabs right now... I think they’re around $75 each... most were probably 12-15” wide and about 6 ft tall

Since you are in Ponchatula there is a place on the cut through to 55, I think HWY51 called Acadian Cypress. I would think they would have it