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Old 20-06-2008, 11:17 PM
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Default solid cupboard to convert, how to protect

i am about to win a solid pine computer cupboard with i am going to convert into vivs, how can i protect it from the heat? or can i even do that? im really worried its not going to work now as ive heard horror stories from solid wood vivs, please dont tell me ive wasted my money!
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Old 20-06-2008, 11:41 PM
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you've wasted your money.

but seriously...


you've wasted your money..

nah. you shouldn't use pine for vivs but if you coat it with yacht varnish then it should be fine. do a coat and leave to dry properly, then add another, leave a few days to dry and then another
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Old 20-06-2008, 11:53 PM
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you've wasted your money.

but seriously...


you've wasted your money..

nah. you shouldn't use pine for vivs but if you coat it with yacht varnish then it should be fine. do a coat and leave to dry properly, then add another, leave a few days to dry and then another
thats it your too quick for me MEKO was just about to post the same info i think PVC liquid that you can buy from b&q in a tin or bottle will be ok too but dont quote me on it as ime not 100% sure moor like 20% good luck
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