water proof finish for cherry stand

[dan223]

Having a custom cherry stand built and not sure what to go with, I want the stand to look brand new 5+ years from now even with a little water spashed on it hear and there. Have been thinking about spar urethane, and epoxy mostly any one used these?

[reefnetworth]

boiled linseed oil and laquer, 50% each mixed well and applied by a soft bristle brush. :thumbsup:

[dan223]

Hmm my last stand was done with straight laquer and didnt hold up well at all, does the oil make a big difference? Anybody else have any ideas?

[jayfromfla]

I have no experience with it on stands - but I built a couple of kayaks using a non-blushing epoxy. It will absolutely stand up to salt water. I have also built some furniture used outdoors and in chlorinated pool applications. Been in place for 8 years and still looking great.

Epoxy needs to be protected from UV or it will yellow over time. I coat with Epiphanes varnish. This is Raka epoxy over - Western Red Cedar, Mahogany, Ash, Cypress.....come to think of it....there is a little Cherry in there too.

Definitely go with a non-blushing hardener. It makes further finishing much easier.

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[rdlisby]

I finished my stand and canopy 4 months ago with this:

http://www.minwax.com/products/oil_based_clear_protective_finishes/wipe_on_poly.html

It rubbed on real nice with cheese cloth over the stain, I put two coats and didnt have to sand it in between coats of sealant. My sump has had a few overflows onto the wood a few times and wipes right up.... Beads water nicely.... I'm sold on this poly.

[dan223]

WOW that kayak is beautiful awesome job. Any tips on working with the epoxy? also do you think a uv blocker would be needed?