Finish for outdoor Adirondack chair
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30 May 2024 at 10:07 am #840025
So I just made an Adirondack chair based on Norm’s design. Since it was my first time making one of these I used redwood pine from Jewsons – nothing too expensive in case I totally messed it up. It came out reasonably well so will probably look to make some more using maybe Iroko.
Question is though what can I use to finish the redwood pine to give the best chance or surviving outside. I’ll be plugging the holes but haven’t done that yet.Thanks, Bill
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You must be logged in to view attached files.8 June 2024 at 11:11 pm #841051Hi Barry,
I do keep on the lookout for cedar but the prices can be pretty eye-watering (I’m in the UK).11 June 2024 at 2:04 am #841242Rot resistant wood rather than finish is, i believe is always the answer. That and bring it indoors throughout the winter. Domestically grown woods vs imported woods should always be cheaper. Larch, which i believe is used lots in the UK for house siding, is worth considering.
on the west coast of Canada we are lucky enough to be able to get hold of yellow cedar. It ain’t pretty like red cedar but its way cheaper and way stronger. They use it for bridges and railroad sleepers over here.
25 June 2024 at 8:31 am #842517Great job!
I would use wood filler or putty to fill the holes, then sand it down. then I would apply the finishing coat. such as tung oil, exterior varnish, or wood stain and varnish.25 June 2024 at 12:13 pm #842544Thanks. I’m making dowels to plug the holes but may also need a little filler for some of them. Agree with Tung oil. I have pure Tung oil which I’ll thin down for the first few coats.
Once I’ve tried out the chair properly in an outdoor setting I’ll look to make some others out of a “proper” outdoor wood. -
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