Best way to seal Rough Sawn Cedar for Outdoor Use?
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 …
Cedar posts vs PT - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
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 …
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 ...
Untreaded raw cedar in the bathroom? - LumberJocks …
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.
Tips for Working with Cedar - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
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.
sealing the buried part of posts with tar?
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.
Strength of Laminated Cedar - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2020年9月27日 · Here is a picture of a very nice, lightweight design built up of laminated 1/8" plywood: I'm thinking of a hybrid between the two, stronger than the first, lighter than the second. My idea is to cut Western Red Cedar into thin strips 4-ish inches wide and cold laminate them (glue and clamps, no steam) into a 4-foot diameter circle, where the ...
Seeking Advice on Western Red Cedar - LumberJocks …
2022年12月13日 · LesB. To begin there are two types of Cedar on the west coast. 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.
Cedar Playset, should I seal it? - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
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.
Splinters from Red Cedar - LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2011年2月19日 · Cedar is one of the woods that can cause allergic reactions in humans whether it is a splinter or ingested in the form of dust into our lungs. Some woods seem are more prone to cause irration and serious infections. Best to get the splinters out asap and to remember to put that dust mask on before making saw dust. Dalec.