Rough cut lumber drying time? - Woodworking Talk
2013年1月20日 · #1 = don't cook your wood [lumber] in a closed shed in hot summer. #2 = don't keep your [green] wood [lumber] in the house where the humidity is so low that the increased drying rate is more likely to contribute to drying stress fractures. #3 = paint the log ends with anything to aid in evening out the rates of moisture loss.
Sealing Rough Cut Lumber - Woodworking Talk
2022年1月19日 · Slip a 10.25" long 2X4 inside a 4"X24" 80 grit sanding belt, i.e., large block sander. Sand the surface to get the roughness off and you'll be good to go. For a 8' X 12"W board, sanding takes 3 minutes max. I often work with rough cut and salvaged lumber that way. Finish with something like Varathane Crystal clear water based floor finish, 3 coats.
Working with rough cut lumber - Woodworking Talk
2017年12月12日 · Since rough cut lumber comes in random widths, that is usually my determining factor on which boards I’ll use on any given project. I’ll use boards that match what I’m trying to do to minimize waste and seams. A big advantage of rough cut lumber is that you don’t have to use 3/4 inch thick lumber for your projects.
How do I apply polyurethane to 120 year old rough wood?
2014年4月3日 · How do I finish raw 120 year old rough wood? I have acquired 120 year old barn wood panels that will be re-purposed into a coffee table. I have cut the boards to length, and have laid them out for assembly... However, prior to putting this thing together, I want to make sure I can polyurethane the top. It has lead based paint (red).
Rough cut lumber waste - Woodworking Talk
2018年5月5日 · I buy rough cut lumber from two sources. Directly from a large lumber mill, I get local common wood varying from 90 cents a board foot for poplar, up to $2.50 a board foot for walnut. To get these prices I buy in bulk of 250-300 board feet at a time and plan on storing it and using it up over a period of time.
Finishes for rough sawn wood - Woodworking Talk
2022年8月4日 · The rough surfaces will be exceedingly difficult to clean. This is the place for smooth impervious surfaces that are easy to keep clean. If you must use rough sawn, then an epoxy pour that will show the wood but fill the roughness and leave a smooth cleanable top surface is the only option I can think of.
Rough Lumber in Connecticut - Woodworking Talk
2010年7月27日 · I ended up paying $10 for 4 pieces of rough cut approx 1" thick cherry maybe 36" long which was from his odds and ends pile, plus he threw in a hunk of walnut for free. All of it was just to get some practice dealing with rough lumber and surfacing it, then maybe practicing some joinery. Lots of playtime in the shop for not much money.
Best finish for old rough cut lumber - Woodworking Talk
2012年8月13日 · I have a few pieces of rough cut (im assuming) walnut from a local lumber yard. It was stacked with their unusable wood they labelled "barn wood" because of it's character. I really love the appearance of these pieces but am having a hard time deciding how to finish them to prevent them from falling apart.
Using rough cut pine indoors, question - Woodworking Talk
2010年8月4日 · Using rough cut pine indoors, question Jump to Latest 20K views 4 replies 5 participants last post by Gary0855 Aug 9, 2010
Making hardwood flooring from rough-sawn timber
2011年1月6日 · I am making our own hardwood flooring from the trees we cut down on our property, mostly white oak and some poplar and pine. This is seasoned wood and has 9% moisture content. The flooring will be installed in our new house on the first floor ( we have a full basement that is dry and also insulated in the ceiling of the basement).