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  2. Spar varnish - Wikipedia

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    Without elasticity, the varnish would soon crack, allowing water to penetrate the wood beneath. Prior to the development of modern polymer chemistry, varnish production was rudimentary. Originally, spar varnish was a "long oil" varnish, composed primarily of drying oil with a small proportion of resin, usually boiled linseed oil and rosin. [1]

  3. Brightwork - Wikipedia

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    In the past, due to the environmental exposure experienced by boats, corrosion and UV damage made maintaining brightwork both Sisyphean and extremely labor-intensive. However, with the development of improved UV-absorbers and filters in the chemical composition of the various marine varnishes ( spar varnish , polyurethane , or linear ...

  4. Pettit Marine Paint - Wikipedia

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    Pettit Marine Paint is a manufacturer of marine (boat) coatings, antifouling boat bottom paint, varnish and epoxies for consumer and commercial markets. The company was established in 1861, its headquarters are located in Rockaway , New Jersey .

  5. Varnish - Wikipedia

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    Varnish on wood stairs Varnished oak floor. Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain. It usually has a yellowish shade due to the manufacturing process and materials used, but it may also be pigmented as desired. It is sold commercially in various shades.

  6. Category:Varnishes - Wikipedia

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  7. Ship chandler - Wikipedia

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    Deacons Boat Yard and Force 4 Chandlery, in Hampshire Boat Mary B. moored beside the Pacific Net and Twine Company in Seattle, which sold sails and rigging and ship's chandlery items Ystads ship chandler 2021. A ship chandler is a retail dealer who specializes in providing supplies or equipment for ships. [1]

  8. Naval stores industry - Wikipedia

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    With the demise of wooden ships, those uses of pine resin ended, but the former naval stores industry remained vigorous as new products created new markets. First extensively described by Frederick Law Olmsted in his book A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States (1856), [3] the naval stores industry was one of the economic mainstays of the southeastern United States until the late 20th century.

  9. Boat building tools - Wikipedia

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    Water-based paint, enamel, and varnish are common for coating. Essential safety gear and settings include closed-in footwear, ear protectors, eye shields, disposable gloves, close-fitting clothes that will not get caught in drills, respiratory protection masks, dust extraction equipment, cleaning workshops, lighting, and ventilation.