I have this cypress cookie that's been in my father in law's garage shop for 45+yrs and we're turning it into a hanging light fixture. I'm sanding off the chainsaw marks and noticed it's got some punky wood spots. I've chiseled out all I care to w/o loosing that look we're after. Being very soft cypress/porous & end grain I'd like your opinions on how best to finish this. I am not buying epoxy for this project. Either finish will take a lot of coats I know. I have to finish all sides since this will need to be dusted periodically.
Oh and I have to do this in my basement/living space so fumes will be of concern.
Punky Wood Prep Options:
Coat the punky areas w/ super glue to tighten them up or use shellac ?
Finish Prep
Should I used Aqua Coat grain filler or shellac before finishing so not using so much finish ?
Finishing Option 1:
Rubio monocoat (would take multiple coats I know)
Finishing Option 2:
Shellac. Would likely take the most coats ?
Finishing Option 3:
Water based poly. Not as preferred as really want the colors (if any) to pop a little more.
Finishing Option 4:
Wipe on poly. Not as preferred due to fumes
Thanks in advance !
Oh and I have to do this in my basement/living space so fumes will be of concern.
Punky Wood Prep Options:
Coat the punky areas w/ super glue to tighten them up or use shellac ?
Finish Prep
Should I used Aqua Coat grain filler or shellac before finishing so not using so much finish ?
Finishing Option 1:
Rubio monocoat (would take multiple coats I know)
Finishing Option 2:
Shellac. Would likely take the most coats ?
Finishing Option 3:
Water based poly. Not as preferred as really want the colors (if any) to pop a little more.
Finishing Option 4:
Wipe on poly. Not as preferred due to fumes
Thanks in advance !
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