Ready to rock n Roll

[Bubba]

Gathered up everything i needed thanks to you great people on this forum. I am ready to start laying track. I have a garden pond and im going to make a large oval to start with then ad to it down the road when i have more time and funds. Also i am going to build a bridge to go over the pond. I am thinking of using mohogony to build it the type they use on outside decks i have a foot bridge over my pond made with it and it has stood up very well over the years. it is a tight grained wood so it does not warp or twist. Also it has the color of creasoted wood. Has anyone used this to build a bridge with? When i am done i will try to post picks for you guys. Again thanks to all that helped me with my new adventure and any ideas you have are welcome.

[altterrain]

Sounds good. Be sure to take lots of pics as you go along. The mahogany bridge should be great.

-Brian 

[ttrigg]

I too would like to see some pix.  I'm most interested in the mahogany bridge.  I've used only redwood and cedar (fence boards) for my wooden structures.  How do you plan on preserving the mahogany from wet rot?

[Bubba]

Hi ttrigg  I plan on using marine sparr varnish matt finish on it to protect it from the moisture it works on boats so i think it will work well on the bridge. When i get started on it i will take pictures step by step along the way. Thanks

[ttrigg]

Bubba

You didn't state your location in your profile so I have no idea as to your climate type.  As for marine spar varnish, here in sunny southern California it only lasts about a year to eighteen months, then starts to peel and blister.  I have tried it on other things outside and now refuse to use it because I do not like spending the time scraping off the stuff every year.  All the wood items in my GRR now are oil stained every other year.  Yes I have friends with boats who use it every year on their boats.  In that case it is worth the effort as it protects the wood from ocean water.

[Bubba]

Hi ttrigg I live in new england near boston you are rite about the peeling didnt realy think about that. Over my pond i have a foot bridge made out of mahogony decking and i never treated it with anything and it still looks good after about 8 years. I think i will use deck sealer thompsons and give it a coat every spring and see how that works out. thanks