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  1. 25th December 2016, 10:16 PM #1
    chrisinoz
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    Hi. I am new to wax.

    I have built a tray using Victorian Ash. One side has a significant feature as pictured. My future son-in-law said years ago, whilst working in a business that made table tops out of slabs, they would fill the gaps with clear wax so you could see the feature whilst keeping a level surface.

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    I understand the logic of that. He suggested I should also fill in the side but I see no reason to. Also I like the feel of the finish which using wax would be lost.

    There is however a small but slightly deeper recess in the feature that would probably suit a bit if wax in it.

    If I am on the right track, what kind of wax would one use? Is wax self levelling? (I am finishing the sides of the tray with poly satin.)


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    Hope all have had a safe and happy Christmas.

    Chris
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  3. 26th December 2016, 04:09 AM #2
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    Waxes melt in the range of 55C - 65C, with very few exceptions. And, they're soft.
    I suggest that a modern clear epoxy would be a far better service filling for voids of that sort.
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  4. 26th December 2016, 07:07 PM #3
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    Thanks -so my future son-in-law got his waxes mixed up with this epoxies. Anyone in OZ, please can you suggest a suitable expoxy as I am new to that also.
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  5. 26th December 2016, 08:41 PM #4
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    West Systems is a good epoxy
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  6. 26th December 2016, 10:20 PM #5
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    Chris,
    Have a talk to Whitworth Marine at Port Adelaide. They have clear epoxies used in boat building etc. which should suit your project.
    (I have no affiliation with Whitworth's other than a customer)

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  7. 26th December 2016, 10:59 PM #6
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    Thanks. I see that Carbatec carry that.
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  8. 26th December 2016, 11:01 PM #7
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    Thanks. KNow the place. My son has been there a few times (for his boat) so I might give them a ring and see what they have before going to Carbatec.
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  9. 27th December 2016, 04:50 AM #8
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    Who knows? They might fill your wood voids with leftovers from a boat project.
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