Finishing new Tip-Ups

[Plonka]

When finishing new, raw wood tip-ups, what is the best thing to seal the wood with.  I plan on staining the wood and i was going to spray automotive clear coat on them, but was wondering if something else might be better.  Thanks.

[coboy]

I would think a good brush on polyurethane like Minwax would work just fine.

[tomturkey]

Use a spar varnish. It is made for out side

[Whopper Stopper]

Spar is a good choice. I use it on my traditional snowshoes and it protects very well. Post some pictures of them when you are finished.

           WS

[pascoag icefisher]

 i used minwax water base wood stain. it come in 50 different colors. then i used Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish. i stained mine blue they came out great. Spar varnish will also work well.

[thebryno]

if you have the time to wait between coats. this is my favorite recipe. done once it will last for years and years.
mix equal parts of
100% tongue oil
boiled linseed oil
spar varnish
allow at least 12 hours dry time between coats. 2 coats is  sufficient lightly sanding between coats

[PSC13]

Hi thebryno just wondering where you can purchase those oils?

[thebryno]

any hardware store or lumber yard with a decent paint department. or at the home depot or lowes i would think although i have never checked these 2