JJ

JGS

24/09/2005 4:12 PM

Non-toxic Sealer

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,



This topic has 8 replies

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

24/09/2005 3:44 PM

JGS wrote:
>
> 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,

Paint comes to mind?

Providing drainage holes, not over-feeding and cleaning out the bunks is
far more effective and cheaper...

GG

"George"

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

24/09/2005 6:07 PM


"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>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,
>
>
>Nothing.

GG

"George"

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

25/09/2005 7:29 AM


"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I am sure someone will think of an exception, but no woodworking materials
>are toxic when dry.
> Deckstain?
>

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.

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

25/09/2005 2:36 PM

"Frank S." wrote:
>
> 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
>
It is also more expensive and much less rigid. I don't think it would
stand up any time at all.

JJ

JGS

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

26/09/2005 7:01 AM

Thanks fellows. I'll pass on your comments. JG

JGS wrote:

> 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,

FS

"Frank S."

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

24/09/2005 6:54 PM

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:

>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,
>
>
>
>
>

TT

"Toller"

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

24/09/2005 10:29 PM

I am sure someone will think of an exception, but no woodworking materials
are toxic when dry.
Deckstain?

dd

"dadiOH"

in reply to JGS on 24/09/2005 4:12 PM

24/09/2005 9:12 PM

JGS wrote:
> 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,

Raw linseed oil.

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