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Started by nk14zp, June 22, 2013, 07:22:16 PM

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nk14zp

I may be getting a Belsaw and the owner said it has good wood just needs to be bolted together.  My question is should I paint or coat the wood with something or not? 
Belsaw 36/18 duplex mill.
Belsaw 802 edger.
http://belsawsawmills.freeforums.org/

bandmiller2

Depends what color you want your mill. Myself I used oil base stain with creasote where the wood overlaps.Probibly deck coating they sell to preserve decks would be as good as any. Frank C.
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nk14zp

I don't care about looks.  Just wondering about rot prevention between the overlaps.
Belsaw 36/18 duplex mill.
Belsaw 802 edger.
http://belsawsawmills.freeforums.org/

beenthere

If the water can get in between the overlaps, then you can expect the wood to decay. So whatever you can do to prevent it (cover, roof, or ?? ) will help the longevity of the wood.

If not possible to cover, then some annual or bi-annual flushing of the joints and wood with a preservative will help.
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