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Brad

07-02-2002 10:41:11




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I recently got some rough cut cedar planks from an old fashioned saw mill demonstration and I would like to make some shelves out of them using some old cast iron brackets I have. I'm just wondering if I need to prepare or coat the cedar with anything? Any one have any advice or know any good wood working web-sites or forums?

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Pcc-AL

07-03-2002 03:21:15




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 Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to Brad, 07-02-2002 10:41:11  
Hi Brad,
I have used cedar for lots of things as it grows everywhere on the farm. As the other posts said, it weathers well and will last a long time. However, it is soft wood and heavy use will scratch the surface faster than oak. I recently made a new top for an old 14 ft table of cedar and used poly-urethane (sp?) to protect it. It turned out real well. Good luck.



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Al

07-02-2002 19:31:10




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 Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to Brad, 07-02-2002 10:41:11  
Hi Brad,
Cedar is a very soft wood and it would seem like you should coat the surface with maybe a Urathane to keep shelf items from scrathing the surface. Cedar is very durable for outdoors use as it resists rotting better than many woods. Often used for cedar shingles and garden type furniture.



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ShepFL

07-02-2002 12:56:33




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 Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to Brad, 07-02-2002 10:41:11  
Hey Brad!
I need some 16' planks. I PLAN to cover mine with fiberglass. Still some others if you have any you care to part with. Need long boards to finish my canoe!!

Best of luck to ya! Most cedar work I have done I just leave natural and oil it down periodically with Lemon oil or such.
ShepFL



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PeterS

07-02-2002 12:38:20




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 Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to Brad, 07-02-2002 10:41:11  
Check out this site. Sometimes it has too much. Also try "badger pond" and "wood online" in your search engine. They will easily flood you with information. Will the shelves be outside or inside?



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BradH

07-02-2002 20:59:06




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 Re: Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to PeterS, 07-02-2002 12:38:20  
The shelves will be inside. My wife really likes the color and the rustic look (one piece still has a little bark on it and some knot holes). I know the color of cedar faids if it's outdoors but will it keep its color if it's inside, out of the elements? Can I coat it with something to keep it's color? That's what I'm trying to find out. Thanks for the tips on some websites.



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Cim

07-03-2002 07:31:29




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 Re: Re: Re: Off Topic:wood working sites? in reply to BradH, 07-02-2002 20:59:06  
Hi, Brad! I believe it must be ultraviolet light from the sun that causes cedar and other woods to fade outdoors. Indoors, I wouldn't think there'd be a problem ... my grandma's cedar chest must be 80 years old or better and it hasn't faded at all that I can tell. But like the other replies have said, a couple of coats of urethane, though, should remove the possibility, plus make the surface more durable.

Like PeterS said, there a LOTS of woodworking sites on the web ... type in "woodworking" in your search engine and you'll get 50,000 or more hits!

One I really like because it gives you links to sites where you can find FREE plans (for everything from a birdhouse to a 1902 Wright Brothers glider!) is www.absolutelyfreeplans.com. If you like MSN Groups, two woodworkers sites I belong to are: http://groups.msn.com/woodworkcountrycottage and http://groups.msn.com/woodandwoodworking.

Good luck on the shelves ... sounds like they'll be really nifty and something you'll be proud of when done!! Cim.

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