[Woodcarver] re conservation wooden sign preservation

[Linehan718 at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/26/2007 1:27:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
Thomsons44 at aol.com writes:

to someone out-there with special know how---a close conservation friend  of 
mine wishes to post large,outdoor--all-weather routed wooden signs on  
protected properties in our province of Ontario-----(1) what native wood  to use and 
(2) how to weather protect same for lo maintenance and  professional quality 
preservation---looking forward to a lively  response--and thanking y'all in 
advance---Hugh Thomson  (aka---skincarp)




Hey Hugh,  I think you might find red cedar a good choice, I'm  thinking that 
would be a native wood for you.  Mahogany is the choice wood  for most of the 
carved doors I've come across in my area though not a  native wood.  I 
usually use marine spar varnish in several successive  coats(3-5) just make sure it 
is UV protectant
 
 
Maura carvin' in  nyc
www.CarvinginNYC.com
http://www.picturetrail.com/carvinginnyc





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