On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:03:44 -0500, the infamous "Leon"
scrawled the following:


"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
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On Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:59:53 -0000, the infamous "B.White"
scrawled the following:

Never again willI have tolook out of my window and see two ugly
wheelybins -
Wheelybin Enclosure
Made entirely in straight grained marine ply, no nails or screws ( apart
from the hinges ), finished in Danish Oil

Danish oil isn't UV/weatherproof, so you'd better get some exterior
varnish on there in a hurry, before the rains start.


Would that be necessary with Marine Plywood?

I would thinks so, absolutely. Marine ply is set for use in highly
humid areas, not underwater, etc. And danish oils evaporate in the
sun. I used to re-Watco my Mom's front door a couple times a year
(0000, brush, wipe with Watco, took about half an hour each time), and
it was under the shelter of a roof. It did, however, get the full
Southern California sun every afternoon. Had it been exposed to humid
elements, it (the door, not just the finish) would have disintegrated
in a year, I'm sure.

Danish oil (Watco, et al) is made for indoor use. Exterior varnish
(Spar, Waterlox Marine Sealer & Finish, etc) was developed for
exterior use in the sun and rain. They're a lot tougher and contain
UV barriers to slow the graying of wood (ick!) and protect it better
from rot.

http://fwd4.me/1zz Waterlox Original Marine Sealer
http://fwd4.me/1zy Waterlox Original Marine Finish
If you don't let it get so bad it peels, simply reapply finish. No
sanding necessary. (disclaimer: I haven't yet used this particular
Waterlox, only their Original Satin, which I swear by.)


P.S: Here's a nice woodworking project for ya, eh?
https://www.waterlox.com/site/575/default.aspx

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