2 Tiki Bar questions, 1 finish, 2 bamboo trim, - Other Crafts

P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Mon, Feb 19, 2007 10:29 AM you can also use sanding resin - like they use on surfboards for the counter top. As for your spar - did you wait long enough for every coat to completely dry? (depending on the variety it can sometimes take over 24-48 hours) If coats are applied while it is still wet or even semi-wet, it'll take forever for it to dry. moisture will aslo effect drying time and tampa can be pretty moist. For bamboo - always countersink if you're drilling or hand nailing. Or use a nail gun or powerfull stapler/mini nail gun and you don't need to countersink. I tend to split the bamboo into 4ths. I get more out of the bamboo that way and the thinner pieces are easier to get flush with your supporting structure. [ Edited by: Polynesiac 2007-02-19 10:31 ]

you can also use sanding resin - like they use on surfboards for the counter top. As for your spar - did you wait long enough for every coat to completely dry? (depending on the variety it can sometimes take over 24-48 hours) If coats are applied while it is still wet or even semi-wet, it'll take forever for it to dry. moisture will aslo effect drying time and tampa can be pretty moist.

For bamboo - always countersink if you're drilling or hand nailing. Or use a nail gun or powerfull stapler/mini nail gun and you don't need to countersink.

I tend to split the bamboo into 4ths. I get more out of the bamboo that way and the thinner pieces are easier to get flush with your supporting structure.

[ Edited by: Polynesiac 2007-02-19 10:31 ]

Post #286665 by Polynesiac on Mon, Feb 19, 2007 10:29 AM