Hi Folks,
I am looking for some advice with finishing a table top. The top is a 5” slice of a white pine tree approximately 36” in diameter. My desire is to leave the bark on. Most of the bark is still attached, but a section about 18 inches has come loose. I am considering Gorilla glue, an epoxy (WEST) or even Titebond,
; open to anything. The slice has been air drying for 5 years; the crack gives it character. (Please see photo below.)
Second, once I have the bark secure, any recommendations with finishing the bark and whole top?
Thank you for your consideration.
Tom
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Pine Slice
Nice piece - I would fill in the crack - any of those glues will work for the bark. I'm not sure about what finish would work best - I never coated anything like that with a chance to monitor long term. I'm sure others here have and a response will come
SA
there is no sense
in filling the crack as it will just crack again.
ron
CA glue will work very well on the bark. You will need a large bottle.
It is a nice slice, and since it has been drying so long you "may" have a shot at this. What I don't think will happen forever is for the bark to stay on, but you may be able to glue it as needed. When we have tried to do this, the bark has eventually dried and fallen off. One thing we tried with a cross section like this was a brass band around it--it was a more "regular" round. I think the crack may continue, unfortunately
I think you should sand it to the smoothness you want (220) and then wet it down with mineral spirits. I think you will be THRILLED with the richness of the color--which will be the color you would obtain by applying a clear finish such as wipe on varnish. Use a non-poly varnish, thinned 50 50 with mineral spirits and wipe it on.
I think if you could get someone to apply a thin brass or copper band around it, it could be attractive, help with holding the bark on, and perhaps helping with the crack.
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