Hardly Able Workshop

[Ronald S. Blake]

Hello there. My name is Ron and I just found your site and am excited to now be a part of this group. I have worked with wood most of my life as a helper to my Dad (83 and still builds furniture in southwest PA). Just remarried nearly 5 years ago and am building my 2 car garage shop from nothing. I have a Jet 52" table saw with the sliding mitre table and a Dewalt crosscut saw and a few hand held power tools, but that's about it so far. I have been learning a lot by working on home projects and projects for my church.

Now I am refinishing some cedar outdoor furniture for a friend who initially stained them with frozen and rethawed cedar stain. It never cured properly. I have sanded them and am now ready to apply a finish, but not sure what I should use. They will be used in a mountain retreat near Little Switzlerland.

Any suggestions?

Thanks and I hope to learn a lot from you folks.

Hardly Able Ron

 

[kota62]

Welcome to the club Ron..
What Part of Pa ???
I grew up in Windber, very near Johnstown
Hope you enjoy the company here, they have made me feel very welcome
Gary

 

[DaveO]

Welcome!! For your Cedar chair project I would recommend a penetrating oil finish. It is easily renewed, won't chip or peal like most polys and spar urathanes. You might have to use it once a year, but the application is easy. This company makes great products http://www.penofin.com/

Dave

 

[Ronald S. Blake]

Thanks Gary. I look forward to learning a lot from all of you.

Take care.

Ron

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the club Ron. We are also excited to have you to be part of our merry band.

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the group, Ron. You'll enjoy the exchanges here -- be sure to request a Photo Gallery (under "Other Links") and read the FAQsforum subject on Photo Gallerys to learn how to upload pictures, becasue around here, "no pics, it didn't happen"!

Rob

 

[Canuck]

Welcome Ron..

Sounds like your off to a great start with that 52" Jet and plenty of room to grow in that two stall garage!

Look forward to hearing more about your experiences in hole renovation projects!

Wayne

 

[sapwood]

Another warm welcome!

Enjoy,
Sapwood

 

[D L Ames]

Welcome to NCWW Ron. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing some of your work. What part of SW PA are you from?

D L

 

[cskipper]

Welcome to the our group of merry sawdust makers! I look forward to your input. Has anyone mentioned pictures???