We have one of those short flag poles that is held at an angle when mounted on the deck rail. After years of exposure to weather it became pretty sorry looking so wife sanded it all down and put some penetrating stain on it.
When she purchased the stain she also bought a rattle-can of poly which according to the directions can only be used on indoor items..
What would be the best finish over the stain to use given that we have to purchase something else.
Thanks.
A spar varnish will be better BUT
Qny clear finish will not last and will have to be dealt with every few/several years.
I would recommend a similar color out door paint.
General Finishes Milk Paint comes in several colors and is outdoor rated. This paint has a lot of solids so it covers easily and leaves a flat even finish.
Depends on how "best" you want to be. Among the stuff Home Depot stocks, I'd go for the oil based Varathane spar urethane.
If you've got access to a real paint store ask them for a recommendation--they should have something in stock that will work well.
If you want the _real_ good stuff look into Epifanes or Awlwood, but sit down before you check the price.
Thanks Leon,
I took your advice on the Rikon band saw problem and contacted Carter Products. Although they did not have an exact replacement they directed me toward one of their Euro Guides.
A friend who has a metal lathe made an adapter that made it work.
Although not perfect it is a world of difference and I am happy with it.
In the process we learned on the Rikon 10-346 there were no real "bearings" as in ball type bearings. Instead the guides and the thrust bearings were oil impregnated bronze with a hard face of some materiel. Unsealed they quickly clogged with fine dust and froze up.
I don't mind my wife repainting the pole every few years so I will go with a cheaper paint.
"Spar" is more flexible so will last longer on a flag pole. It's intended for sailboat spars so has to remain somewhat flexible. Paint won't, particularly cheap paint. It'll likely peel or blister, making refinishing a PITA.
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