BlackbuttWA
24th August 2011, 01:54 PM
Has anyone tried Soy wax for sealing green timber ?
How does it compare with Paraffin Wax ?
Opinions & advice welcome.
Cheers
Col
NeilS
24th August 2011, 09:20 PM
How does it compare with Paraffin Wax ?
Haven't used it myself, but it is cheaper than para wax and more eco-friendly.
I understand that it can start to melt at about 48 deg C, which is reached in many sheds during summer. That might be an issue.
ticklingmedusa
24th August 2011, 09:21 PM
It probably tastes better on Chinese Food. :D
Interesting question, if it seals the end grain effectively I then might be asking myself how it compares in price and durability.
Melting points and or solvents & cleanup would probably come into question as well.
I've used old latex enamel and heard of someone who used pvc glue.
Nasty stuff but effective.
I know paraffin has been used for sealing home canned food for decades
but if I was prepping bowl blanks for use with food I might lean to the soy based product.
Neil was just a little faster on the reply.
Let us know how it goes if you try it.