finishing an old log face with cool logging mark

Try some Bartop Epoxy

-- Improvise.... Adapt...... Overcome!

You put epoxy on that puppy, you won’t have any patina left at all. Why not just seal it with shellac. Then, leave it alone.
Bill

-- bill@magraphics.us

I’ll try the shellac and back of another one that I have, and I’ll add multiple coats. I really like the epoxy idea. It will encapsulate it. Even though I will lose the rough feel to it, the patina of wear and the symbol will remain intact.

-- Jeff, CT - better late then never

Good morning, I’ve used a product like BarTop. It will not adversely affect the surface and will fill in the cracks, the hammer marks, etc. and still leave everything just as visible. (Just had a Bald Eagle fly within 80 feet of my window here on the Entiat River). You can build up an edge for the wood with aluminum tape (may need to reinforce this if filling in a deep edge defect in the wood, i.e. the epoxy here will be quite deep. Bartop is a clear epoxy that is self leveling and will flow into fill the low areas and create a clear thicker edge where your board narrows. Give it a try on a small piece before tackling your prized piece. Google “Bartop” for source and instructions. Share photos when your done. check out www.bartopepoxy.com for px. and instruction sheet and www.epoxyproducts.com for more information than you’ll ever want to know.

-- Kindly 'Ol Doctor Bob

Bocker – great advice! Thanks.

-- Jeff, CT - better late then never