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   Danford_C._Jennings | Mar 05, 2002 07:07pm | #1

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   Frenchy,

   Yup, for some reason spar varnish and Walnut don't seem to get along for outdoor applications....Use a 2lb cut of super blond shellac, then go with Interlux or Epifanes spar...

   Dano

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   Howard_Acheson | Mar 06, 2002 12:14am | #2

   *As Dano says, marine coating manufacturers know spar varnish. Go to a marine supplier or chandlery.That said, unlike most woods, walnut lightens when exposed to sunlight. Even spar varnishes with UV protection have limited value.Walnut is not generally used outdoors. What is the application?

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 01:30am | #3

   *Howard, I'm usin' it for a timber frame where the black walnut is outside. (actually a double timber frame, white oak on the inside) hate to just paint it.

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 01:35am | #4

   *Dano, Contacted Epifanes and they said in no uncertain terms not to use their product in this application. Haven't tried Interlux. Will shellac hold up here or am I askin' for it?

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   Steve_Schefer | Mar 06, 2002 01:59am | #5

   *Frenchy, I wonder if you could just use UV sealer and protector on the Walnut. I have a gallon of it that I use on my deck and fences. I didn't see anything on the can about not using it on walnut.Steve

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 02:25am | #6

   *Steve, The trouble is that I just can't experiment with this. I mean if you've ever seen a poorly finished piece of furniture you'll know what I mean. To do all that work and find out later that it's a no-no would have me lookin for a fresh rope to hang my self with! It's not just the puttin it on part, but also the scrappin and sandin' off part while dangelin' 28 feet in the air that troubles me.

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   Steve_Schefer | Mar 06, 2002 03:15am | #7

   *Frenchy, I understand. The only walnut I have right now is black walnut, I wonder if that will react the same. I have a few cutoffs I could test for you. I just bought a can of UV Spar yesterday and I have a gallon of the UV Sealer. Actually, I'd really like to see what happens to it. Of course the law of averages says that my test will show no problems but when you try, it will be another story.Steve

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 03:37am | #8

   *Steve, yes mine is black walnut. It'd be nice if you can figure out the durablility for say the next ten years or so and by the way I'll be needing results by next month...;-) Of course if my results differ I assume you'll be here to help me refinish it. :-) by the way, how do you feel about dangleing off a rope 30 feet or so off the ground?

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   Steve_Schefer | Mar 06, 2002 04:48am | #9

   *Frenchy, now I really understand. Well, maybe I think I do. Yep you need to be looking a consumer reports or something. As for the rope and dangling thing. I only mind it when the person on the other end is wearing a hood over his head and I don't get to pick where the rope is tied to my body.I suspect that if I gave you good results and they turned out bad, you'd be the one wearing the hood.O.K. the offer to test is off. LOLSteve

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 05:49am | #10

   *Steve, I found out that I can't tie that particular knot with the hood on my head, so I'll just put the hood over YOUR head! Hey, when we play this game can I tie your hands and feet too? ROTFLMAO

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   Steve_Schefer | Mar 06, 2002 06:16am | #11

   *Frenchy, sorry I'm not sure how to take that last one..... Other than ROFLOL...I just have to say no to the hands and feet. Once around the neck is about all I can take at 30ft. ROFLMAOSteve

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   Howard_Acheson | Mar 06, 2002 06:46pm | #12

   *Frenchy, here is a firm that makes products for log homes. http://www.velvitproducts.com/products.htmTry them. I would ask around at those firms who specialize in log homes. They may be best able to help you.If all else fails, give my your address. The value of the walnut may be more than the value of your house. I may come up a steal some logs while you are asleep. Someone in my town put in a sod lawn a couple of years ago. One night someone rolled up much of it a took it away.

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   Frenchy_Dampier | Mar 06, 2002 08:25pm | #13

   *Howard, Thanks they too offer Stains etc. Not sure that I want to stain black walnut... Besides their chemistry lists Iron oxcids. The Tannins in black walnut will attack them and then I'll have a problem. Better hurry and get here before they all go up, they will be milled and drilled in place and you'll make a hellava noise trying to get them off..;-) Oh, would it bother you if I told you That I paid less for the black walnut then for the sheet rock? (Per bd. ft.)