What would I use to seal or treat an aromatic wood like cedar so the scent would remain?
2007-07-29 17:47:46 · 5 answers · asked by Jensenfan 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Have refinished a number of cedar lined & solid cedar chests.
Would never strip(dip) entire chest in order to preserve the aromatic resins.
Would hand strip the exterior & generally use a sprayed on lacquer or shellac finish coat.
The interior was left "bare" , but lightly sanded to refresh the wood & allow the scent to escape.
Basically whatever the piece is & .....if you want it to "smell",
don't seal it.
Best regards
2007-07-31 06:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cedar is naturally resistant to the elements except for sunlight, so if you really want to seal it, you may be able to find a breathable wood sealer at a home center. If not, only seal the exposed side and the scent will still come from the unsealed side.
2007-07-30 02:59:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the space you have and whether or not you can get all the way around it. In other words, if it will be located in the middle of the shop and you have the space a 4x8 or 3x6 would be great. If it is against one wall you need to keep it more shallow since you can only reach so far. As for height, it depends on your use. Traditionally, woodworking benches were lower then 30" (standard counter height) so you can lean into and get some "oomph" into the hand tools that are being used. Powertools negate that need so counter height is more comfortable.
2016-04-01 09:09:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
aromatic cedar will not lose its aroma, if you are lining a closet or building a chest the aroma will always be there..Sealing it will seal in the aroma thus defeating its purpose
2007-07-29 18:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Marsh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You wouldn't treat or seal this type of wood to start with, that's why you use it.
2007-07-29 23:18:42 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you don't seal it, if you do the scent won't be there anymore!! if the scent wears out, you can scuff the wood with sandpaper to revive the scent.
2007-07-29 19:55:51 · answer #6 · answered by JessRN 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋