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Apply Finish to Eggmate?

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civil eggineer
civil eggineer Posts: 1,547
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
Even though the wood is cedar, has anyone applied urethane or some other finish to the wood slats or does everyone just let them naturally weather?
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  • Rascal
    Rascal Posts: 3,923
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    I took mine off, carefully numbered them, and then cleaned them up with coarse & fine grit sandpaper. After that I applied 3 coats of "Instant Dry" lacquer (Ace Hardware) sanding lightly between coats. I was very pleased with the results but I'll probably sand and apply a few coats from time to time.
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  • Bacchus
    Bacchus Posts: 6,019
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    Wow, very nice indeed.
    I chose to let mine "weather naturally" although I do keep it covered. My reasoning was that they will be getting dirty from tongs, beer cans, grill brushes, etc anyway....and I can always replace them if they get too bad.
    However, now I am rethinking that a little.
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  • FlaMike
    FlaMike Posts: 648
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    I used spar urethane on mine. Looks good, beats the weather good, and cleans up good. What more could you ask for?
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  • civil eggineer
    civil eggineer Posts: 1,547
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    Thanks for all your help. I will add applying finish to the wood slats on to my To do list. :unsure:
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
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    mne will never look that good but i guess i need to do what you did... thanks ;)


    cause mine look terrible.. this will be my first woodworking project so.....

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    happy eggin

    TB

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  • Buck i Nuts
    Buck i Nuts Posts: 65
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    ...you finally going to cook on that thing? What's it been 2-3 hrs without a cook...what's wrong with you man....the Egg should never get below 200 unless it's out of coal ! Had to get you back for the hard time the other day.....best damn egger I know ! :laugh: :woohoo: ;)
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