Masterline Poly

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Masterline Poly

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Hi friends

Have you tried the above names commercial grade polyurethane in rod making. We just did some floor work and there are a couple of gallons left. I hAte etc just dispose of it but thought I’d ask about other’s experiences.

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Harry


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canerodscom wrote:
02/06/23 10:59
Hi friends

Have you tried the above names commercial grade polyurethane in rod making. We just did some floor work and there are a couple of gallons left. I hAte etc just dispose of it but thought I’d ask about other’s experiences.

Thanks
Harry
Hi Harry,
I would not hesitate to use it on rods. Floor finishes are hard and durable and you won’t be walking on cane rods. Sure the best you’ll get is a water-resistant finish, but properly wiping and air drying a rod should have the finish last for years. Now, this comes from a rodmakers whose favorite rod finish is polyurethane glue, aka Gorilla Glue 🤷🏽‍♂️. I just use a different brand.
Two years ago I finished a rod with a hard oil floor finish (Osmo brand). The rod has been wet several times, but with proper care the finish is doing fine. Will it still be fine after 10/15 years? No idea, but it is the easiest finish to re-apply.

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Harry,
My experience, most urethane’s crack over the corners.

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Thanks Don and Marcel


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