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Building a Dining room table with untreated wood
Posted on 4/14/20 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 4/14/20 at 11:11 pm
So I’m building a dining room table during this quarantine time and Home Depot didn’t have treated wood in the size I needed so i got untreated. If I stain it with a stain that has protectant in it, should i be good? Any other precautions I should take?
Edit: Never was taught how to do anything handy so I’m now trying to teach myself via YouTube and Tiger droppings haha thanks for all the help and downvotes!
This post was edited on 4/16/20 at 3:28 pm
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Posted on 4/14/20 at 11:21 pm to BayouBengal23
You were planning on making an indoor dining room table with treated lumber ?
Posted on 4/14/20 at 11:45 pm to BayouBengal23
You don’t need treated lumber for indoor furniture.
Posted on 4/14/20 at 11:46 pm to BayouBengal23
Posted on 4/15/20 at 12:34 am to BayouBengal23
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This post was edited on 10/18/21 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 4/15/20 at 5:31 am to BayouBengal23
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If I stain it with a stain that has protectant in it, should i be good?
Are you planning on letting it rain in your house? Get untreated wood and stain it with basic stain.
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Any other precautions I should take?
I mean this with all sincerity. If you thought using treated wood on indoor furniture was the right thing, then you might need some help building this thing. I'm not trying to be mean, just trying to be helpful. At the very least, watch some youtube videos and use someone else's plans until you get more experience. Best of luck, and good on you for trying something new.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 5:34 am to Tbone2
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You were planning on making an indoor dining room table with treated lumber ?
I wouldnt make an outdoor one with it either. Wouldn't want those chemicals anywhere near something I might ingest.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 9:56 am to BayouBengal23
Treated lumber is for exterior use only, or can be used as bottom plate for walls because of contact with concrete. You don't want to burn it in a fireplace, either.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 10:06 am to BayouBengal23
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:03 am to BayouBengal23
Bold project. Post pics when you're done
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:17 am to BayouBengal23
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So I’m building a dining room table during this quarantine time and Home Depot didn’t have treated wood in the size I needed so i got untreated. If I stain it with a stain that has protectant in it, should i be good? Any other precautions I should take?
If you can find any make sure it is rated for ground contact...preferably before the treatment was copper based....best furniture grade lumber ever made! If you can't find that get some yellow pine that has been treated with creosote...it'll be very tough and will add a warm resonance to your indoor spaces like nothing else...
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:19 am to BayouBengal23
Jokes aside:
You should be fine staining it. Make sure you seal it after you stain. Add multiple coats of sealant and lightly sand in between coats. I like to use polyurethane.
I commend you on learning a new skill.
You should be fine staining it. Make sure you seal it after you stain. Add multiple coats of sealant and lightly sand in between coats. I like to use polyurethane.
I commend you on learning a new skill.
This post was edited on 4/15/20 at 11:23 am
Posted on 4/15/20 at 11:20 am to BasilFawlty
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Treated lumber is for exterior use only, or can be used as bottom plate for walls because of contact with concrete. You don't want to burn it in a fireplace, either.
It is BEAUTIFUL when burning in a fire place...all kinds of green and purple flames....not just the same old yellows and oranges. It is also great for smoking possum....it adds an indescribable flavor that I will guarantee you know will forget until they die....
Posted on 4/15/20 at 12:14 pm to BayouBengal23
Count me in the camp of furniture geeks who don’t stain wood (buy wood that is a color you like, don’t buy maple if you want cherry)...who also hate sealant. Get yourself a can of Tried & True brand Danish oil and some cotton cloths. Sand that table, brush on the Danish oil, wait, and then buff. Wait 24 hrs, go over with some 00 steel wool. Repeat a couple times.
Then polish with linseed/beeswax mix.
Nothing stinky or noxious, easy to do, easy to clean up. No crazy amount of sanding between coats, no cheap looking plasticky polyurethane finish.
Then polish with linseed/beeswax mix.
Nothing stinky or noxious, easy to do, easy to clean up. No crazy amount of sanding between coats, no cheap looking plasticky polyurethane finish.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 3:59 pm to hungryone
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Tried & True brand Danish oil and some cotton cloths
I have not tried that. Most of my stuff, I am afraid of drinks being left on it and causing damage which is the reason I put sealant. I have some boxes I just built, will look at getting some Danish oil. Thanks.
Posted on 4/15/20 at 8:44 pm to b-rab2
Danish oil is great stuff. Get some decent coasters and you won’t have water rings. I’ve used the MinSax danish oil finish and then added a few coats of Butcher’s paste wax (carnuba wax), and that combo is definitely harder/thicker than the Tried & True followed by linseed/beeswax (which produces a softer, more “fine furniture” look).
Posted on 4/16/20 at 8:37 am to hungryone
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Danish oil is great stuff.
Pretty much use it for all my woodworking project. Easy to use. Works great.
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:35 am to DeoreDX
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Danish oil is great stuff.
I've acquired a treated southern yellow pine picnic table that has dried out for two months. I know, I know, pine for patio furniture is not optimal but it's what I have. It's partially covered by a tree but pretty exposed. I was thinking WAtco Fruitwood Danish Oil then a few coats of oil based rub on poly. Would that work? Looking for the best exterior finish with UV and moisture protection.
Posted on 4/16/20 at 9:41 am to BottomlandBrew
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Are you planning on letting it rain in your house?
Clearly you don't have toddlers.
Jk, this thread is pretty good entertainment
Posted on 4/16/20 at 3:17 pm to BayouBengal23
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This post was edited on 4/16/20 at 3:28 pm
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