Ed, I use "sand" blasting glass beads. I bought a 50 lb bag years ago and stil lhave about 45 lbs. Would be happy to ship some to you somewhere.
They do no cut the feet like sand does nor do they wear out like some of the soft grits. The glass beads also easily sand off for refinishing. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W > [Original Message] > From: Ed Kelly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 6/29/2008 3:48:12 PM > Subject: [Liveaboard] Refinishing help on steps sought > > We would like advice from someone with finish skill knowledge. > > We know how to finish side walls but a floor area is causing > some debate here. > > On Angel Louise we need to refinish the steps inside. > They are wood and get walked on daily. The old finish > has about totally worn off. > > I presume we will sand down to good wood, but what is > the best finish to use. > > Our concern is that it be hard and able to handle wear of > daily walking on it. We also want something so that if > there is any water that it not be too slippery, or are we > seeking contradictory things. We'd like it to look nice too. > > Any suggestions? Thanks. > > Ed Kelly (& Sue Kelly) > USSV Angel Louise - a Catalac catamaran - now at Atlantic Highlands, NJ > inside the seawall. Heading for spot behind the Statue of Liberty > Monday. > Our Skype Phone (202) 657-6357 > Email: EdKelly ("at" symbol) netins.net > > _______________________________________________ > Liveaboard mailing list > [email protected] > To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard > To subscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To unsubscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > The archives are at http://www.liveaboardnow.org/pipermail/liveaboard/ > > To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html _______________________________________________ Liveaboard mailing list [email protected] To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard To subscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] The archives are at http://www.liveaboardnow.org/pipermail/liveaboard/ To search the archives http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] The Mailman Users Guide can be found here http://www.gnu.org/software/mailman/mailman-member/index.html
