Finishing Cedar - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T08:49:33Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/finishing-cedar?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI would do nothing to the ced…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-09:2900167:Comment:1252622011-02-09T14:51:21.395ZMichael Campbellhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MichaelCampbell
<p>I would do nothing to the cedar, I do agree with Thomas as far as sanding to bring back the smell, be sure to wear a mask when sanding cause cedar will cause a sinus infection</p>
<p>I would do nothing to the cedar, I do agree with Thomas as far as sanding to bring back the smell, be sure to wear a mask when sanding cause cedar will cause a sinus infection</p> If you are using aromatic red…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-02-09:2900167:Comment:1164152011-02-09T03:13:01.877ZThomas Adderleyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ThomasAdderley
<p>If you are using aromatic red cedar on the inside don't put a finish on it just sand smooth. Putting a finish on it will seal the cedar and diminish/eliminate the cedar smell. Over time the smell will diminish naturally from age and polutants. To bring the smell back all you do is lightly sand to refresh the surface. If you wish to seal it I would use a polomerized tung oil finish (tung oil mixed with varnish - formbys tung oil finins is good). I like it because it dries in about 4-6 hours…</p>
<p>If you are using aromatic red cedar on the inside don't put a finish on it just sand smooth. Putting a finish on it will seal the cedar and diminish/eliminate the cedar smell. Over time the smell will diminish naturally from age and polutants. To bring the smell back all you do is lightly sand to refresh the surface. If you wish to seal it I would use a polomerized tung oil finish (tung oil mixed with varnish - formbys tung oil finins is good). I like it because it dries in about 4-6 hours and additional coats can be applied which will build the sheen to the level you desire.</p>