Welcome to woodworking general, wet red cedar edition. Here we discuss the working of wood and the tools and techniques of working wood. So far we tend to be mostly hand tool folk with a slant towards cabinetry and carving but all are welcome and we have some capable power tool folk amount our ranks. General carpentry question such as framing/decking/general construction seems to get a better response in the /qtddtot/ or /sqt/.Old thread >>2980606The Essential /wwg/ library.Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking, gives you everything you need and shows you how to do it multiple ways from hand tools to power tools and gives you the knowledge to determine which is best, and then he teaches you how to apply what you learned.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561588261Chris Pye wrote the book on carviing and keeps on writing them.https://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com/The eastern tradtion, Japanese Woodworking Tools: Their Tradition, Spirit and Use by Toshio Odatehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0941936465Leonard Lee The Complete Guide to Sharpeninig, how to sharpen most everything.https://www.amazon.com/dp/1561581259Bob Flexner - Finishing 101, covers the common stuff, his other books cover the uncommon and go into more depthhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1440308454/Illustrated Cabinet Making by Bill Hylton, learn to design furniture that won't fall aparthttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1565233697/The shows that got many of us startedhttps://www.pbs.org/show/woodwrights-shop/https://www.newyankee.com/Post your work else don't be upset when racist, homophobic, antisemitic, and/or sexist remarks find their way towards you.
feels good to be back boys, i got 10 more pickets drying in the garage for another planter. picked up the klein moisture meter for $50, wouldn't bet my life on the readings but overall i'm happy with it
Any wood staining/finishing people here?I bought some cheap acacia outdoor tiles for my apartment balcony and I'm looking for the lowest effort coating or treatment to keep them from turning to shit.They don't have to look good, just decent. I'm looking for the absolute bare bones stain or varnish or oil or whatever that will be the minimum effort to brush on once a year. I don't want something that I have to apply, leave for 2-3 days while it dries and then apply again. I don't want something that I have to sand off in order to reapply.Anybody have any ideas? Would the easiest thing be to just touch up the stain whenever it starts fading off, or is it worth it to do something to protect the stain once it's on?
>>2989618Here's someone else's photo of how they look new versus how they look with the stain worn off... I almost prefer the weathered/unfinished look but IDK if there's an easy way to remove the stain when they're new and skip the ugly partially-worn state
>>2989618>>2989627The first step would be identifying if they have any kind of protective finish. Like a varnish or lacquer or something. Once you know what you've got you can look into stripping that off.As for protecting the wood, look into shellac. It is not super durable but you can basically just brush it on. Once it dries it is done. You want it tougher? Do additional coats. Oh no, it got damaged? Just brush on more. You can also tint it if you want some fancy colors or different shades.Once thing, it is a byproduct from a bug, so it is not vegan. I mean, for me that is a plus but I know others don't like it. Don't get the fancy expensive bullshit stuff. Get the chips and make your own. It is cheaper.
>>2989627sand or just let them go, will probably fade in a year anyways let the earth absorb its sweet nectar. else go with something for decks
>>2989618Behr exterior penetrating oil, available at HD
>>2989627100% tung oil or die. Waiting 3 days and wiping the excess after 30-60 minutes is essential, no shortcuts.
>>2989558Having roof done. Contractor says moisture in attic. Rafters are all damp and need to be replaced for $$. Whip out my moisture meter and read 8%.Is this guy a scammer or what?
>>2989752Check the rafters. Are they wet? Are they coming apart, moldy, or damaged? Did you get a second and third opinion like a sensible person always does?
>>29897528% sounds suspicious. are you sure you trust your moisture meter? do you live in the desert or something?
>>2989752if leak new, wet rafters are a non-issue do you suspect rafters are deteriorated due to moisture intrusion from a longstanding leak, to the point where they are structurally compromised? You check this with a screwdriver not a moisture meter.
