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This past weekend, I built 10 frame medium hive boxes from left over wood. Along with outer cover and solid bottom board. The outer cover and bottom are made out of poplar from a dining table. I really like the look of the top, but I realize it needs to be weather proofed and I'm not sure what to use. I don't think a normal wood sealer would work with its existing finish. Any suggestions?
Thanks. I'll give that a try. I was also considering cutting a piece of plastic to cover the top.
I'm sure you know that you need to clean it really good and scuff it up a bit with sandpaper first.
I'm sure you know that you need to clean it really good and scuff it up a bit with sandpaper first.
Hmmm. I didn't realize that. Scratching up the finish defeats the purpose of clear coating it. Further thinking makes me wonder if moisture would get trapped under the plastic cover and rot it out faster. I'll probably end up panting it.