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   woodsmanplus | Jan 06, 2006 02:51am | #1

   There are many types of sealers,but all I ever use is a cheap water based latex paint and I have never had any problems,always worked great for me and many folks I know do the same green wood and all.Good luck

   Ken

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   user-83659 | Jan 06, 2006 03:18am | #2

   I use Anchor Seal (commercial ) end sealer,but anything will do ok.  I'm not sure whtat you mean by the fact that it is not planed to within 1/8 inch.  Unless you are wanting them milled for some very specific reason (like the guy down the street needs 200 bf of 7/8 inch boards) thereis not reason to worry about the thickness.  The only potential negative is that thicker takes longer to dry. 

    

   I think thicker is sometimes better.  Thaty way you have the choice to use any thickness that looks right for each board.  Most often I find non-conventional thicknesses often look best.  Even 3/64 of an inch can make a big design difference of what looks good and what looks great.  Don't get locked into what thicness something is suppose to be.  Always see what looks and feels right for each part of the peice.  Also you can always resaw.  I think if you resaw your furniture can look better anyway.  This may sound odd, but the mindset of resawing to suite the specific needs  of the piece hightens sensitivity to the subtlies of the design.  Hope this is useful.

   Peter

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   woodsmanplus | Jan 06, 2006 03:54am | #3

   Hey Pete that was cederwoods question(smile)but anchorseal is very popular,I just use latex paint cause it works just as good and a lot cheaper.But thats my opinion.I have been using it for years.

   ken

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   user-83659 | Jan 06, 2006 04:10am | #4

   Sorry for the unwanted response.  I am not that good with computers yet.

   Peter

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   woodsmanplus | Jan 06, 2006 04:45am | #5

   Never an unwanted response,was just playin with ya there.I injoy these forums.It's good to be able to share ideas.So keep on sawin.Have a great day.

   Ken

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   Daleinok | Jan 06, 2006 06:11pm | #7

   Ken;

   Thanks for the advice about using the less expensive latex water base paint  for sealing the ends,   That's what I will do.

   Sure good the have you guys for all my questions.  I have so much to learn, (a whole new profession) but I am sure enjoying every minute.

    

   Thanks

    

   Doc. *None of the secrets of success will work unless you do!

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   woodsmanplus | Jan 06, 2006 11:02pm | #8

   Glad I could help out,I also use wax on small pieces,just heat it up and dip the end,but then I have a great deal of that at my disposal(free)Good luck. ken

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   Daleinok | Jan 06, 2006 06:02pm | #6

    

   Peter ;

   That might not have been the right answer but it did answer a question I had been thinking about also, different thickness for different projects.  Not using the same 4/4 for all jobs etc.

    

   Thanks

   Doc.*None of the secrets of success will work unless you do!