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   Troy | Dec 22, 2006 02:05am | #1

   Try "Smith & Co." penetrating expoxy They sell it in the Japan woodworker catolog and at a lot of marine supply places.

   Good luck

   Troy

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   stantheman | Dec 22, 2006 02:09am | #2

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   I don't recall the article, although I think you can search for it here on the Taunton website (not the KNots Forum, the FWW home page),  but there are widely available products for this purpose - Minwax Wood Hardener, for example- that they have at most hardware stores.  Its a thin liquid you poor on to deteriorated wood.

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   Pondfish | Dec 22, 2006 02:20pm | #3

   The article was on finishing exterior furniture or woodwork.  I considered using the epoxy when I started refinishing my front door, but the limited availability of the product made me decide to not bother.  Four coats of spar varnish instead...

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   SteveSchoene | Dec 22, 2006 03:27pm | #5

   A good on-line source for the Smith's is Jamestown Distributors. 

    http://www.jamestowndistributors.com  They also carry all the good brands of marine spar varnish. 

   The Smith & Co. epoxy isn't meant as a substitute for the spar varnish, in fact the spar varnish is needed to protect the epoxy from UV since it is susceptible to the sun's rays. 

   With only spar varnish, you need to be particularly vigilant about the need for regular maintenance.  Be sure to touch up any dings promptly and to add a maintenance coat periodically every year or so, depending on how much sun the door gets.  Scuff sand and apply a coat as soon as you notice any dulling of the gloss.  Four coats of spar is probably less than the manufacturers recommendations for marine usage, so be particularly watchful. (Six or more coats is recommended for every one of the top quality spar varnishes that I know.)

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   Pondfish | Dec 22, 2006 11:55pm | #6

   Thanks for the info on the epoxy.  I'm impatient, and I hoped to find it at a nearby hardware store - lol.

   The door is 5 years old, and this was a recharge of the finsh.  The four coats of spar I put on this time are on top of old varnish (sanded down prior to recharging, though not completely).  The door is under a porch, so it gets some good protection from the elements and sun.  Maybe our weather here in Joisey will stay relatively warm this year, and the door will still be shiny new this spring.Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   RickL | Dec 22, 2006 03:23pm | #4

   Most likely it was FHB and it's called consolidation epoxy available from System Three and others. Also Conservation resource...

   consolidation epoxy JP 146   (800) 774-7891

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   citrouille | Dec 23, 2006 02:26am | #7

   There was a product called Git Rot that was advertised to do what you want, I am not sure if it's still available (check with your local ship chandler) I would definitely try it on some scrap wood first though.

   C.

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   AlbionWood | Dec 23, 2006 02:42am | #8

   This is probably the stuff Dusty is thinking of:
   http://www.smithandcompany.org/

   I've used it a couple times. Also did a comparison test with two ash boards, one with epoxy and various topcoats, one with just the topcoats. The epoxy did not really seem to make a big difference in how the wood held up under the various finishes after a year of continuous exposure. But it does penetrate damaged wood and I can see how it would really help in restoration work, or in sealing end grain.

   One caveat, you need good ventilation... high proportion of volatiles and it will get to you after a bit.

   "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler."  A. Einstein

   http://www.albionworks.net

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   sharpblade | Dec 23, 2006 04:40am | #9

   Abatron    http://www.abatron.com

   or git rot as someone else already mentioned, form you local boat supplies store.

   Best for you is to go to Breaktime (another Taunton forum, see top of this page) and do a search on the archives. This subject has been bounced around so many times there, there are many step by step descriptions on how to do it. This forum here is to discuss Delta, vs Jet vs Grizzly...

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   drewcboggs | Dec 23, 2006 09:43pm | #10

   I'm a woodworker and a preservationist - a real estate consultant to the largest preservation group in the US. The standard in restoring rotted wood are products from a Company called Abatron. 1-800-445-1754 and/or http://www.abatron.com. I've used their products for years and, though expensive, is far cheaper than the alternative. Good Luck