Should I seal my wooden dai before mounting Jnat?

[leeskeeee]

I plan to mount a natural stone to a wooden dai for the first time. I normally seal my stones with shellac. The wooden dai is hinoki wood that’s rot and warp resistant. Should I seal the wooden dai with shellac as well before mounting? Or not necessary.

 

[Hassanbensober]

I’ve sealed some of mine before mounting them. It can’t hurt and would definitely help keeping the wood from saturating. I also would recommend sealing the wood if it has any nice grains for visual appeal and easy cleanup.

If your dai is a carved out depression and the stone fits tightly I would definitely take that into consideration. Could affect the fitting.

 

[The Forest Ninja]

I imagine sealing it would make it last longer.

 

[ag36]

I would seal it, dries quicker after use and might prevent mould growing.

 

[Desert Rat]

Sealing it is a good idea.
Shellac is an old school cool finish with out all the chems in other more modern finishes these days. I would go with several not to thick coats light sanding in between, the more the better really.
Shellac over henoki, hell ya.