First I would like to say hey, WASSSUP!! I just now was able to hack past my jobs firewall and get on here. Second if I was a little callous sounding in my last post well, go figure. Now to the reason of this post. Having to rebuild my newly acquired "flying" aircraft I have done some extensive research in the area of wood protection use and covering. I have now obtained some useful experience in this field as well. I was thumbing through some archived posts and found some subjects left open that I would like to comment on if I may. I can say that the use of two part epoxy varnishes is a two fold benefit. First it seals the wood obviously and this is only good if you are using wood with a moisture content at around 11-13%. Remember that in sealing your wood that you are not only sealing out moisture but sealing it in as well. Second the dope products will not break down the varnish over time like what happened to me. (although I have spoken with Tony Bengilis and I agree that he feels aircraft grade material were not used in my aircraft) Tony is a great person and a wealth of information (DUH) and my only regret is that I didn't meet him sooner. After our discussion I plan to go back together using doug fir. Hand picked from a lumber yard because you should inspect the wood that you get from any source any way. Second I plan to seal all end grain with alum paste. After using a moisture meter and controlling the environment of the shop to the enth degree. I know I may be going over board but in twenty years when I have to recover her she won't have to be rebuilt again. Thanks and any comments are welcome. <<...>> <<...>>