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hi ,i was planning on useing white cedar for my deck > will epoxy R. make it tough enough as it is very soft wood,it would look great mike im worried abut dings and dents 2 coats ??

Epoxy, in and of itself, once fully cured is very hard. It has a hardness rating just a little less than formica. Therefore, it would provide protection for the cedar by itself provided it is not very thin.

However, a canoe, if used, suffers a lot of abuse. I would suggest you add a layer of protection and fiberglass it as well. This would also help stabilize the wood from all the torque pressures the canoe experiences (like being wrapped around a boulder). For the deck, you can go light on the glass, for example 3-4oz material but I would use heavier clothe for the bottom and sides, ie 6 oz.

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thanks im building little hunk,i have alot of cedar and it is very nice looking ,i cant wait mike

Apologies, I don't know where the brain moment came with the canoe.


Nevermind, yes I do, I was looking at Bruce's old canoe just prior the post.

dave

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Few things in the world measure up to the thrill and satisfaction of boating in a boat that you built.

Yes, apply a light fiberglass cloth. Something like 4 oz is fine. It will provide a resistance to penetration and will control checking if ceder is prone to that (I'm not familiar with it).

Remember that epoxy needs uv protection. Color paint, clear paint or a varnish.

hi, never thought clear pait,does it work good look good mike