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Collapsible pallet picnic tables

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by cnice_37, Jul 18, 2021.

  1. cnice_37

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    From 4 we made 2; shou sugi ban treatment and a coat of satin poly.

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    Fantastic!!!
    What?
     
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    They look great!
     
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    Really nice indeed!

    That finish makes it !!
     
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  5. MikeInMa

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    A light fire treatment using a torch
     
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    What he said!

    It's all over YouTube, depending on how long you char impacts the look. Japanese technic, helps with preservation as it deters insects and fungus.

    We did a pole the other week but it was for in ground application of a clothesline.
     

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    I’ve used that technique but didn’t know there was a fancy name for it.
     
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    It's more technical than "hey, that chits on far!" ;) :D :rofl: :lol: :p
     
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    Very cool! I watched a tv show that used same technique on a wood house in Norway I believe.



    NH GTG shou sugi ban treatment.:rofl: :lol: we tried.

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    See post #8...:rofl: :lol:
     
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    :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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