Timber Framers Guild Forums General General Forum Questions sealsealing ends and pockets

Is there a product out there that can be used for sealing that will not affect staining after. Up to this point I have been using raw linseed oil on the ends and in the mortises to prevent rapid drying in those spots. The Cabana that I have make is required to be stained. What's out there that I should be using for this.
Thanks

anchor seal might work - i wouldn't use it in housings - you'll have to be careful to keep it away from the edges as it will resist stain a bit. they used to send out free samples - you should do some sample tests just to check compatibility.

Next time you're in London pick up some Log End Sealer at Lee Valley, it's around $35/gallon or so if I remember right. With a little care you can avoid getting it on the parts you want to stain.

Thane, I build decks and other outdoor structures, and always seal all the end cuts with whatever stain/sealer we'll be using on the finished product. Most any sealer/stain seems to work just fine on minimizing end checking.

So basicaly I can seal/stain the whole piece as I finish them?
That would be ideal. As this structure is not going to be covered by siding it should be treated like a deck then. Right?
Thane

Oh, we usually always pre seal/stain all the pieces before installing (except for deck boards), paying special attention to the end grain. Then we let the stain cure for 6 to 10 days before installing.

Say, anyone, how do I get email notifications of replies to threads I post in? I checked my Preferences and don't see anywhere to check.

At the bottom of each post is a "Notify" button. That should do it.

ah Ha .. thanks Dave!

Thane,

You said RAW linseed oil? Just checking. From what I've been told (I love linseed oil by the way, for furniture) RAW linseed oil will never dry...this thread has been talking about staining/sealing the whole frame...not sure you'd want to do your whole frame in RAW linseed. I'd use boiled.

I also heard that insects like to feed on linseed oil. Anyone support/deny this ??