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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 Member | | Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 | I know this is the wrong forum, but all i want is a quick responce..
has anyone ever used Brazilian Redwood for a truck bed? Is it tough to work with?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | here's a quick response - no response prolly indicates nobody has an answer regardless of the forum  Bill | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Mike,
I did a simple search on Brazilian Redwood. I have never used it, but after reading some of the web poop, If it were me, I would use something else. It machines relatively hard but it also cups and moves a lot with moisture change.
Stainless fasteners are recommended, so there must be some 'acidic juice' issues. Remember, I have no first hand info...just snooping.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 453 | Mike...I hope "SW_Radial" doesn't mind me refering his name, but he's the guy to talk to about anything wood. If he doesn't chime in soon, you may want to give him a PM. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 Member | | Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 256 | HMMMMM..I am getting this wood for free, A guy in evergreen Co. Did his deck with this wood and he over ordered...all i know is that it is hard and very expensive, he said he had to use a special blade to make his cuts..Its also very very heavy...dense wood. Oh well..i guess i will delete this..its good looking wood though..
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,703 | Mike ,
Brazilian Red wood is a very dense heavy grained wood and will hold up for yrs of exposure with no finsh at all ...I would say if you can get enough to do your bed for FREE ! I wouldnt hesitate in using it MATTER OF FACT I WOULD JUMP ON IT !.
I would do some homework on finishing the wood though if you want to keeep it from bleaching out in the sun, a Sealer of some sort would be best as a urathane or varnish will not stay on for long , Redwoods from north america or south have a natural oil in them and finishes have a hard time adhering to especially it if exposed to the elements.
there are oils and sealers made especially for Redwoods and Cedar you can pick up at lowes / home depot etc....but they are a yearly maint. product to keep the wood conditioned not provide a glossy finish.Also S.S. fasteners will have to be used or you will get black marks around your fasteners due to the acidic value in the natural oil present.
This why Redwwods and Cedar are used as siding on houses next to the ocean because of there natural resistance to rot and water damage.
Hope this helps
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