...use a high-quality penetrating oil finish. Oil restores the natural resins...cupping and checking. Be sure that the oil finish contains a mildewcide and ultraviolet...apply a thin coat of the penetrating oil finish using a sheepskin pad or a short...

...chisels, sanders, hammers, scrapers, planes and clamps. The last step is the softest, brushing on a coat of tung oil finish and rubbing the wood with a soft cotton cloth. Hansen pulls out a case of warm Stroh's, and everyone takes a can...

...is brush-applied, is very slow drying with a 72-hour drying time. This is followed with a compatible linseed-oil finish coat. In the old days, folks just used two coats of the red iron-oxide primer, which is the reason many of us picture...

...construction, use cedar, redwood or pressure-treated material. They will offer the best rot-resistance. A penetrating oil finish (stain or wood preservative) will provide the longest-lasting, most maintenance-free finish. With the support...

...and clean with a mild detergent and water. It can be left outdoors all year. * For wood, apply a linseed or hardwood oil finish to preserve color. For stained or painted wood, apply several new coats of stain or paint every year or two. For more...