Post #541628 by AlohaStation on Sat, Jul 10, 2010 12:30 PM

I've used a linseed and turpentine solution that soaked into the wood. It was hardwood not Palm. I would imagine the palm would soak that stuff up and never become sealed. Stick with the Spar Urethane for anything that may go outside.

The other issue with Palm is ROT. FL palms are often full of water - when the outside dries too fast the inside will have water trapped in it. That causes the inside of a log to rot and become a mushy mess. The outside should be fine to carve but get rid of the mushy stuff ASAP. I have salvaged loogs from the dreaded rot!