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Art Greenberg

On 21 Nov 2006 08:06:59 -0800, wrote:

I am finishing a mantle made of Red Oak, and am looking for recommendations
on finishing techniques that can withstand a little bit of heat. Tung oil?
Polyurethane? Lacquer? Any ideas would be welcome.

I just built and started installing a contemporary-style mantel. It is over a
gas insert. With the insert running full blast, the mantel bottom and face get
pretty warm, but not so warm that I can't keep my hand on it.

I finished it with wipe-on poly. No problems due to heat so far.

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Art Greenberg
artg at eclipse dot net