Best finish (to put woodworm off)

[arbmark]

Hi All,

Just finishing up last stages of a macrocarpa "throne" i have carved. Pics coming soon. Whats the best finish for the above - i prefer oil/wax but if it has to be varnish, it has to be. Currently sanded to 240g - should i take it to 400g?

Two small bore holes already in one corner.

Thoughts please maestros

Cheers:thumbup1:

Mark

[TrollSpiel]

Hey mark, dont quote me on this in future, but I was told by 'worm products' people, that the worms are already in the wood - or the laid eggs are - and when the temp/cycle is right, the new worms hatch out.

 

as far as new attacks, I guess a treatment of barrantines or a pyrethrin based product before your finish might be good - i do that. I cant see wax or lacquer making much odds to a beastie that wants to get in for a munch...

 

240 is plenty i think. i know it's macracarpa but you never know when you'll get some grain lifting soon as you put the first bit of something on it - and a finish is generally obtained from rubbing out anyway...

Edited March 5, 2012 by TrollSpiel

[arbmark]

Hey mark, dont quote me on this in future, but I was told by 'worm products' people, that the worms are already in the wood - or the laid eggs are - and when the temp/cycle is right, the new worms hatch out.

 

as far as new attacks, I guess a treatment of barrantines or a pyrethrin based product before your finish might be good - i do that. I cant see wax or lacquer making much odds to a beastie that wants to get in for a munch...

 

240 is plenty i think. i know it's macracarpa but you never know when you'll get some grain lifting soon as you put the first bit of something on it - and a finish is generally obtained from rubbing out anyway...

 

oops i quoted you! thanks for the advice i got a bottle somewhere. i think 240 is fine - i have higher but every blemish tends to howl out and dings show up more plus my fingers hate sanding more than sawing! Was going to do the seat today but got too busy in the end

 

Cheers:thumbup: