Have a large Cedar bird feeder. The project is finished and ready to be mounted on a pole and placed outside. I would like to weatherproof the cedar without changing the color and tone of the wood. Suggestions on a product to use?
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June 26, 2021, 03:41 PM
Lefty Sig
I like Watco Danish oil for raw wood to preserve it without staining or spraying. I use it on wood rifle stocks I modify to free float, or inlet for aftermarket triggers, and on pistol grips that I have to inlet to fit the frame.
Linseed oil or Tung oil will work too. Some people like to rub beeswax into wood for natural finishing, but that would be a pain on your project.
June 26, 2021, 03:43 PM
smschulz
I would use an oil based semi-transparent outdoor stain near the color of the cedar. I have used both and the oil based will protect better with a thinner coat AND is sprayable but is harder to clean up. Water-based worked well too but is a little thicker and acts more like a paint. I have used Behr in both. YMMV
June 26, 2021, 04:47 PM
MikeinNC
I would think that you would have to stain it with a color similar to its natural color…I’m not sure just a dose of Boiled linseed oil will keep it from turning grey over time
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June 26, 2021, 05:59 PM
sgalczyn
Look into the Sikkens brand of stains and sealants for high quality woods................
With all the detail work, I'd go with a spray on spar urethane or similar.
June 27, 2021, 03:05 AM
Jupiter
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Originally posted by BlackTalonJHP: With all the detail work, I'd go with a spray on spar urethane or similar.
I agree.
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Originally posted by Outnumbered: That's a REALLY nice feeder; great job!!
+1 Really great job!
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