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   Danford_C._Jennings | Apr 28, 2001 04:24pm | #1

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   Joe,

   I built a picnic table out of Western Red Cedar about 25 years ago and used a marine grade varnish (Epifanes). This spring I will have to re varnish it for the first time. So my recommendation is to use a high grade marine varnish, either Epifanes or Interlux. Both manufacters have traditional and poly formulations and are available at your local chandlery or marina.

   Dano

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   Joe_Rock | Apr 28, 2001 04:32pm | #2

   *Thanks for the Advise, Dano! What type of weather conditions did you table experience over those last 25 years? That would be great if I didn't have to finish my table for 25 years. How are the Cedar colors in your table? Thanks again,Joe

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Apr 29, 2001 03:38pm | #3

   *Joe,The table spent 20 years in Michigan (Lansing) and the last 5 here in Klamath Falls, Or. Lots more sunshine here in K-Falls and the winters are not as severe here. The table and benches were (are) stored during the winter months.I just put the table and benches out the other day and wiped them down with a wet cloth and the grain really "popped", so I suspect that when refinished it will look like it did when first built.Dano

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   Joe_Rock | Apr 29, 2001 10:01pm | #4

   *Thanks again for your help and suggestions, Dano. I will be using your recommendation on the varnish. Much appreciated...Joe

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   Danford_C._Jennings | Apr 30, 2001 05:27am | #5

   *Joe,No problem, glad to be of some help. Suggest that you also get a high quality china bristle brush since you are going the varnish route. Good luck and have fun.Dano