Is the wood used heartwood with no sap wood. Western Red Cedar heartwood is rot resistant while the sap wood is not.
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I do not know. I put a clear coat of Thompson's Wood Protector on the swing. You can email Kilmer Creek who makes the swing. They are very good at returning emails!
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Not sure. I got this for my mom a little over a year ago. It's been outside everyday since and still looks brand new.
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Not sure how to identify heartwood, but it certainly smells like cedar and has the reddish brown color of cedar.
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I purchased this item, and the wood has not been marked in the first month of use.....hard enough for my requirements.Competitor site lists the wood as beech.
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Great questions. I no longer have the packaging so I can't give you the answer to your first question. The wood has a resin but I am unsure about the additives. I have directed questions to the Aventuresome Kitchen in the past and found the owner to be very responsive.
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There is no finish - it is raw wood as delivered. However white cedar is extremely durable and looks rustic and charming with no finish and will turn a silvery grey with no finish. If you want of course you can prime and paint or stain. But it is not necessary for the furniture's durability, mold, rot or other concerns.
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Hi Lee,It is all based on the type of wood you would prefer. Quality is the same on all models and the warranty is also the same on all models. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Thank you,Value Fitness Tean
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I have no idea about the raw wood :(I used it on our builder grade shiny surface cabinets with no sanding! Sorry I couldn't help!
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The lighter colored wood handle is beech. My understanding is it is a softer wood than some of the hardwoods. The Opinels with hardwood handles are typically a little more expensive and generally a darker brown. Hope that helps.
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All of the carbon steel blade Opinels such as the one you are asking about have a stained beech handle. The plain stainless steel blade models use an unstained beech handle. Some of the stainless models use other fancier woods such as olive, walnut, bubinga, or oak. These models will be identified as to which wood, and will be somewhat more expensive. All of the different woods work great and are durable. Only pay more for the "exotic" woods if you like the look and are willing to pay more. Personally, I prefer the carbon blades which only come with the stained beech handles. They are easier to sharpen than the stainless blades, and seem to be able to be sharpened to an even finer edge. They will rust, however, if you don't clean and dry them after every use.
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I never found out. Mine arrived damaged and the wood is really cheap. I sent it back. VERY disappointed.
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It is unfinished/raw western cedar. I am going to let mine weather naturally until it gets slightly more gray. Then I intend to use a clear wood preservative such as Thompsons. Cedar does not require a finish but will last much longer if it is at least oiled.
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No I really don't think they are I think its just an like a vegetable oil so the wood not rot as quick as have longer value other wise I'm saying no toxic oil would be used they worked great for my family.
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It will cure and harden the wood that is left (you must remove complete dry rotted wood and repair) so it is solid. However, you need to solve the water issue else nothing will prevent future problems.
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Actually both drawers look that way. Not that I'ld care , used to it. Just another country that deforested every wood except pine.Still looks nice to me.If you use sanding sealer it would not be noticeable (much) . I seldom use it cause like a more natural look.In fact I intend to burn it , in a nice way ;)
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It is raw wood, so I would say no. I wanted to prolong its life so I sealed it with Thomas wood sealer. It turned out great
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The treated wood is harder than real wood because the product binds the particles together and stops the rot. This product is a great restoration tool!
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The top appears to be made of the same wood as the legs. Both have knots. IDK if cedar has knots or not. Seems more sturdy than pine, tho.
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No. Just the wood grain that is normal and slight stain coloring from light to dark, normal for this type of wood. They are very nice.