What finish should I apply to Hickory for outdoor use?

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Has anyone used hickory for an outdoor project? If so what kind of finish did you apply to it?

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Tere on Nov 13, 2018

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

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Jlnatty on Nov 13, 2018

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.

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- Eric Hansen on Nov 13, 2018
  
  Too late. I've already designed and built an Adirondak chair and its beautiful! The back not only reclines but it also folds forward! The problem is: it's way too nice for outdoors! And it's heavy... It won't blow away.
  
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- Jlnatty on Nov 13, 2018
  
  I hope you finished it with some kind of protection from the elements if it's going to be sitting out in weather, even under a roof on a covered porch or a gazebo. If it has open walls, things will get wet from blowing rain or snow (if you live in a climate where it snows). Sounds lovely and you must be very talented to make such a chair. Next time, just don't use hickory wood :)
  
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