I am looking for a non-toxic once dried and relatively inexpensive material to seal wood. A neighbour is a farmer who has hay/feed wagons that have bottoms made of 2X6 planks. Wet feed often sits for long periods on the wood with the expected results. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to protect the wood and not poison the cows? Thanks,
Non-toxic Sealer
Sep 24, 2005
8 Replies
Paint comes to mind?
Providing drainage holes, not over-feeding and cleaning out the bunks is far more effective and cheaper...
Raw linseed oil.
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I am sure someone will think of an exception, but no woodworking materials are toxic when dry. Deckstain?
Why not replace the planking with the composite (plastic) that is used on decks. I is water proof, won't rot and is non-toxic
Frank
JGS wrote:
How 'bout if the feed is wet? Does that count?
Of course no animal is likely to suffer, but it's a fool's errand to try and treat a wagon bed. That's why they've gone bare these many thousands of years since agriculture became a way of life.
It is also more expensive and much less rigid. I don't think it would stand up any time at all.
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