Recruiting forum off topic thread (no politics, covid, or hot button issues)

IMG_8066.jpeg

I cut down a tree in our yard and kept almost all of the wood for the fire pit. Used parts of the trunk for end tables around the pit. Have six of them.

What is the best way to make rhem last? My plan is to cut the bark off and sand them and then coat them with some water proof sealant.

Any suggestions on what kind?
 
View attachment 706394

I cut down a tree in our yard and kept almost all of the wood for the fire pit. Used parts of the trunk for end tables around the pit. Have six of them.

What is the best way to make rhem last? My plan is to cut the bark off and sand them and then coat them with some water proof sealant.

Any suggestions on what kind?
Probably need to get them dry. Store them in a dry place. It will take a bit. It looks like poplar which is a fairly decent rot resistant wood. Taking the bark off will accelerate the drying and should be relatively easy to remove. You can purchase a moisture meter fairly cheap on Amazon. You need to get the moisture content to 15% if possible. Then you can stain or just clear finish with something like Thompsons water seal.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Volunteer821
View attachment 706394

I cut down a tree in our yard and kept almost all of the wood for the fire pit. Used parts of the trunk for end tables around the pit. Have six of them.

What is the best way to make rhem last? My plan is to cut the bark off and sand them and then coat them with some water proof sealant.

Any suggestions on what kind?
soak them in kerosene
 
  • Like
Reactions: Volunteer821

VN Store



Back
Top