On Jul 5, 7:59*am, Han wrote:
Frank Boettcher wrote :



On Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:40:48 +0100, Gary Dean
wrote:

I am probably daft for even considering it, but I am thinking of
building a wooden bird bath to stand permanently in my garden. *Can
anyone tell me if there is a glue out there that will stand being
constantly immersed in water and is there a finish that will
waterproof and preserve the timber without poisoning the birds or
tainting the water?

While I have your attention any suggestions as to the timber?

Gary(UK)

Epoxies and Polyurethanes are supposed to be waterproof.

For the bowl itself, however, you might want to consider designing in
the manner of redwood water tanks that are held together mechanically
and rely on the swelling of the wood for seal. *Can you get redwood or
something similar in the UK?

Frank

That sounds to me like a great idea. *Maybe an old whiskey barrel? *
Clearing out the contents would enhance the enjoyment one gets from the
project.

There used to be (and maybe still is) a technique for building boats
whereby strips of wood are attached to a frame. *When finished, the boat
is launched, whereupon it fills with water since it leaks like a sieve. *
Once thoroughly soaked, the water is pumped or bailed out, and the
swelling keeps the boat practically water-tight. *Rot-resistant wood
would be best grin. *The building method was cheap and very popular in
Holland http://www.fast351.com/boating/16m2/16m2.jpg is an example of
the boats, but I can't find a good web site refereencing the building
method. *The boats used to be taken out during the winter, and repainted,
I believe.

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Best regards
Han
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That looks like a BM. I spent an entire summer camp learning how to
sail one before they let us have Rainbows for the next year's camp.
There had to have been thousands of those around...or at least, there
appeared to be back then.
Memories.