[Woodcarver]Lighthouse Finish

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Larry,

It's going to be difficult keeping moisture out between the basswood and
white oak frame. Capillary action will pull the moisture in and it will take
forever to dry out because the air can't get inside. Trying to create a
watertight seal might work for a while but as the weather hits it and the
wood expands and contracts at different rates it is going break the seal
allowing water to get into the crack. I think your best bet is to create
vents that will allow it to dry out as fast as possible.


Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.com
jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Robertson" <workinginwood at hotmail.com>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver]Lighthouse Finish


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> Thanks Joe.  The General Outside Finishing Oil I used to seal the carving
> and cut the artists oil colors has UV and mold protection.  I'm not sure
how
> stable artists oils are when exposed to sunlight so I've been looking for
a
> protective spar varnish.  Most spars are high gloss but I was able to
locate
> a spray spar varnish in satin made by BEHR at Home Depot; havn't tried it
> yet.  My present dilema is with a 3/8" thick white oak beading frame (sort
> of like a cock beading on a drawer) I want to apply around the outside of
> the carving.  I'm afraid this "protective hard case" around the carving
will
> act as a moisture trap and actually cause the basswood to rot from within.
> Is it possible to seal, caulk, or somehow prevent this moisture from
causing
> a problem?
>
> Larry Robertson
> Colchester, Ontario
> WorkingInWood
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Joe Dillett" <jdillett at thecarvingshop.com>
> To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 10:16 AM
> Subject: Re: [Woodcarver]Digital Photos, PTrail, and Finish
>
>
> > Hi Larry,
> >
> > Very nice work. I especially like the clay sculpture.
> >
> > Any outdoor finish should have U.V. protection. An outdoor varnish or
> > outdoor oil is what I would recommend for that Windmill Point Lighthouse
> > sign.
> >
> > Joe Dillett
> > The Carving Shop
> > 645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
> > Somonauk, IL. 60552
> > (815) 498-9290 phone
> > (815) 498-9249 fax
> > http://www.thecarvingshop.com
> > jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
> > http://www.carvingmagazine.com Carving Magazine web site and Readers
Forum
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