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Finishing of an egg table (protectant)

Rzeancak
Rzeancak Posts: 193
in EggHead Forum
Hey guys i'm getting close to finishing my egg table.  I'm here looking for what people used to seal and protect their egg.  I ran across one tread that suggested stain and Cabot Australian Timber oil.  Anyone use this before?

I put this question out there.

What products used to protect wood from the elements.
Product name:
Positives:
Negatives:
Recommended yes/no 
A child can ask questions a wise man can't answer!!!
Canada
Large @ Small BGE 

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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    I used Sikkens Teak Oil on mine and have been very happy with it! It's held up great...looks just as good as it did 2 years ago!
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Product: AeroMarine epoxy (or West) followed up by spar varnish on all surfaces
    Pros: Outlasts everything else
    Cons: Expensive, helluva lotta work
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    I love lamp..
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    nolaegghead said:

    Product: AeroMarine epoxy (or West) followed up by spar varnish on all surfaces
    Pros: Outlasts everything else
    Cons: Expensive, helluva lotta work

    It's extremely durable though. We actually have a FL Pine Dining table that is done with that stuff. Really brings out the natural beauty of the wood with little coloration change. But, yes it is pricey.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I believe I paid about $200 for 3 gallons of the epoxy (2:1) with pumps.  But used maybe $30 on my table.  Yes, doesn't discolor the wood much.  That's essentially the process used for wood boats, sans fiberglass cloth.
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  • cortguitarman
    cortguitarman Posts: 2,061
    Sikkens window and door stain.

    Pros: easy to apply.
    Looks beautiful
    Lasts a long time
    Restaining doesn't require stripping. Just a light sanding and a recoat.

    Cons: It stinks
    Oil based, so cleanup can be a pain.

    Here is a picture of a table I built for a buddy of mine. Table is white oak with Sikkens window and door mahogany stain. Table top is concrete.


    Mark Annville, PA
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