repairing the inside of a stand

[Delta_zeta]

I'm sure everyone has seen all the nasty things water damage does to the inside of a stand over time....

What is the best way to fix that? I have a stand that I'm going to sand down inside, but what sort of protectants/sealants should I put over the wood so that it doesn't start to warp more in the future?

[customcolor]

epoxy paint thats used for boats would work i would think

[Delta_zeta]

i dont' really want to paint over it though. I'd like to keep it looking like natural wood inside. I'm just wondering if there's a lacquer, or something similar that would keep it from sucking up a lot of the moisture

[Larry Waughon]

You could put a couple of coats of marine varnish.

[customcolor]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10520582#post10520582 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pioneer
You could put a couple of coats of marine varnish.
that is what i would have said next. u can get it at manards by the paint (spray can area at mine) not by the stains

[chrismhaase]

Go here http://www.minwax.com/products/protective/helmsman.cfm

Minwax® Helmsman® Spar Urethane is
"A protective clear finish for interior or exterior wood that is exposed to sunlight, water or temperature changes. Now with stronger UV protection and 25% faster recoat time."

[chrismhaase]

That is what I used. It does leave a yellowish tint to it. So I Covered it with a high gloss white. It looks really clean and when i spill water wipes up with no effort at all.

[padeen]

I used a stain with a high oil content, and gave it an extra coat. Plus, I really really soaked it into the butt ends of the legs where water would accumulate if it ran down the legs.