What finish should I apply to Hickory for outdoor use?
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Eric Hansen
Has anyone used hickory for an outdoor project? If so what kind of finish did you apply to it?
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Hi Eric. Here's a great video to show you the different available options and what they'll look like. Hope it helps :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIVVAiQ9wg4
I couldn't find hickory listed on any recommended wood to use for outdoor projects. You could try a heavy finish of marine varnish to make the wood more water resistant, but I imagine you'd have to reapply it on a regular basis and unless the project you have in mind is portable furniture that can be moved inside for storage during winter weather or bad storms, I wouldn't use it - more work than it's worth for upkeep and no guarantees it would last for a worthwhile amount of time.