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Started by Downstream, July 17, 2017, 10:55:45 AM

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Downstream

I have made a jig to slice limb cookies to make wood drink coasters on my band saw so now I have to decide what type of finish to apply, if any.  Seems to be a number of things people have tried but curious to what anyone on this board as had good or bad luck with.  Looking for simple if possible in case I need to do many at a time.
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tule peak timber

We use epoxy on similar projects with great success. It is  more of an "in " the wood finish than an "on " the wood finish.2-K poly may be added on top of the epoxy , but probably is not needed. Attached is a pic of some cookies in the shop right now using this "in" the wood method. End grain doesn't like water and this is where the epoxy soaking really shines. A simpler option is to heat beeswax and mineral oil and apply to a warmed cookie so it soaks in.  Cheers  Rob

  

 
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Crusarius

I always love your work. that is beautiful.

bucknwfl

I made some coasters to go with the cypress table. Cut them out of a 4x4 sanded burned an L in them (Angie has to have initials on everything) then just coated with helmsman spar urethane

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Buck
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Kbeitz

Rubber tool handle coating for the bottom keep them form sliding around.
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racslette

Quote from: bucknwfl on July 17, 2017, 01:57:12 PM
I made some coasters to go with the cypress table. Cut them out of a 4x4 sanded burned an L in them (Angie has to have initials on everything) then just coated with helmsman spar urethane

Thanks

Buck
It sounds like you have created a set of unique and personalized coasters to match your cypress table! The use of a 4x4 wood piece and the burning of an L on each coaster gives them a rustic and individualized touch. Coating the coasters with helmsman spar urethane will help protect them from moisture and give them a durable finish.
Overall, it sounds like you have put a lot of thought and effort into creating these coasters. They will not only be functional but also a great conversation piece when guests come over. Well done!

thecfarm

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doc henderson

i also use minwax spar urethan for flat sawn.  grain end it could work.  depends if these will be used for a long time.

I have done end grain ones, but they are rustic, and left raw.  not really used much.
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Ljohnsaw

I sliced up a bunch of incense cedar limbs. Actually, very dense wood compared to the saw logs. I used epoxy with two coats as it soaked in quite a bit. One side came out pretty good and I stuck thin cork discs to the bad side 😉

I'd post a picture but I'm a bit far from my computer right now.
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