[Woodcarver] help on outdoor sign project.

[Bill Judt]

Mike:

The finish I use for my relief carvings in NOT an exterior finish. Not 
by a country mile!!!
Better to use a clear oil finish developed for exterior use... like the 
Sikens product line.
The product must be penetrating, shed water, have UV protection and be 
mold and mildew resistant.

Above all, TEST the product on a scrap of wood, preferably a scrap of 
CARVED wood.

Hope this helps,

Bill

W.F. Judt,
46 Harvard Cres,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,
S7H3R1
PH: 306-373-6649
Email: bjudt at sasktel.net
Website: http://www.wwwoodcarver.com

On Mar 2, 2005, at 8:32 AM, Mike and Patty wrote:

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> The list owner has a great way of finishing  his work & I have 
> wondered in the past if it would not be a good way of doing those that 
> will be outside --
> Bill will you share what you think about it?
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> Joe,
>  Mahogany will hold up well in the wilds of Alaska?  that would be 
> great as I probably have the right size pc of mahogany.  I have never 
> heard that it is good for outdoors.  What would you finish it with.  I 
> was thinking oil paint with 5 or 6 coats of a spar varnish.  Good 
> enough?  This probably will never be resealed again and I'd like it to 
> look as good as it can for as well as it can.  Thanks
>  
> Maura carvin' in nyc
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