JD wrote:
I've a wood pile full of eastern cedar (and 2 more large trees to take
down). Problems is I've developed a hatred for this beautiful wood. I
can't for the life of me get a gloss finish on the blasted stuff.
Well, that's not true either, there is a beautiful finish on 2 sides,
but the end grain sides suck the finish up like a straw.

Anyone got any ideas? I've buffed wax on the bowls in the past with
good results, but the folks around here are asking for a hard, high-
gloss finish. Any help would be much appreciated.



I often use Crystal Coat as a finish and it blotches badly on red
cedar. What I now do is spray a couple of light coats of lacquer
sanding sealer on. It drys in a few minutes. Then I lightly sand with
600 grit then use my regular finish.

I hate cedar because it is so soft.
--
Gerald Ross
Cochran, GA

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