I'm building a log cabin by reassembling an 1800's log house. I have some old barn wood than i just took off an old shed, denailed them, and stacked them with air-spacers. I would like to use the old boards for the exterior siding on the eves above the logs. The logs will go about 13' high and...

I need advice. I have finished a 30x17 room in my basement with cedar car siding out of an old barn (75 years plus). I'm using the back side of the wood. I want something to bring out the grain without much darkening of the wood. Using scraps I've tried Minwax Wipe On Poly, Lacquer, Fast-Drying...