Good info to know. Thanks guys. Any other comments welcome.
I was at a store called Rockler last night just checking it out. I looked at the finishes. My retired uncle in another state works part time at a Rockler store. I was looking at the oil based stains and water based ones. I assume stains would let the wood breath too? Do you then oil after staining if you wanted a certain color/look?
I also noticed Shellac. What is Shellac used for?
Is tung oil the same type of product as the Land Ark oil?
Poly and other sealing finishes are applied to furniture all the time, and I don't think they rot from the inside? Isn't a timber frame like a big piece of furniture? I understand that you wouldn't want to seal a green timber. But I would think on a well seasoned timber...it would probably be ok, no? Maybe if you sealed it on three sides or left some area exposed for moisture to leave or enter? I'm thinking about kids getting splinters if it's not smooth. I appreciate any knowledge, experience or opinions you may have for me.
Last edited by brad_bb; 05/18/07 01:40 PM.
