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   Gretchen | Dec 01, 2009 10:35pm | #1

   Yes, but the poly isn't going to be bulletproof either.

   Gretchen
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   SteveSchoene | Dec 02, 2009 04:53am | #2

   Gretchen is right on.  There isn't really anything to make it bullet proof.  You would be better off from a water point of view using a phenolic resin varnish and preferably manufactured using tung oil instead of linseed oil.  Most "poly" varnishes are basically alkyd resin based, with a bit of added polyurethane resin, almost always using linseed oil.  (The only phenolic/tung varnish I know is Waterlox, Behlen Rockhard is phenolic/linseed.   

   Having written that, it just occurred to me that I should have asked ...Which tung oil?  Formby's Tung Oil Finish is varnish already--not phenolic tung oil, but as I understand, Alkyd/Soya.  It won't take as much higher end varnish to give you the added protection you want. 

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   [email protected] | Dec 02, 2009 03:44pm | #3

   In response to your question the tung oil is by minwax and all it said on the can is that it contains "aliphatic hydrocarbons"   I even called  the company and they said I should be able to ,   also the pine is old growth southern yellow pine from a old tobacco barn

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   SteveSchoene | Dec 02, 2009 06:24pm | #4

   The Minwas Tung Oil Finish is a mix of oil and varnish, while not very protective against the moisture you have it mind, it will serve just fine under varnish. 

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   [email protected] | Dec 03, 2009 01:54am | #6

   just got some waterlox and as soon as it stops raining going to give it a try, hopely before change 33 . thank you and to all that answered my guestions thank you

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   blewcrowe | Dec 03, 2009 04:12pm | #7

   Waterlox (the original formula) lends well to wipe-on, especially in the case of side panels and whatnot that will not have water standing on them. You just don't want to use it on the insides of panels as it has a tendancy to remain fumy for a long time. 

   Denny

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   HowardAcheson | Dec 02, 2009 09:16pm | #5

   Minwax Tung Oil Finish contains no real tung oil at all. It's a linseed oil and varnish mixture thinned with mineral spirits.That said, there is no problem applying Waterlox Original Gloss or Satin over it. Apply at least three coats.Howie.........