Thread: log end grain sealer.

I use it all the time, seals but stays flexible. I believe it can have staining issues with light coloured softer woods, but I haven't had a problem with the hard stuff I mainly use.

Hi there.

I have been using the Caltex sealer for years with no issues. I have found it does discolour huon pine slightly, but only about 2mm deep and this quickly dresses off when machining the boards. Completely covering the blank will slow the drying down, maybe too much. If I have any high value timber in an unstable dimension, like a 250 x 100 x 2000 back sawn solid redgum birdseye billet which may be prone to cracking on the backsawn faces, I water the sealer down to provide a very thin and even coat. The billets are then racked out on a long term drying rack, sometimes for more than 8 years for the thickest stock.

Cheers

James

thanks for the replies i shall give it a go

James! Where did you get your Caltex sealer from??? I have being having difficulties getting it from this (North) side of Melbourne.

Mulgabill ifit helps try John Duff &co they are Caltex distributors in gippsland i think their depot is in leongatha

Originally Posted by shedbound

Mulgabill ifit helps try John Duff &co they are Caltex distributors in gippsland i think their depot is in leongatha

Thanks shedbound!
I was hoping for somewhere to the north side of Melbourne. I've tried to speak with Caltex, but that is another story

Originally Posted by Mulgabill

Thanks shedbound!
I was hoping for somewhere to the north side of Melbourne. I've tried to speak with Caltex, but that is another story

Caltex Timber Sealer try this list of distributors

Originally Posted by KevM

Caltex Timber Sealer try this list of distributors

Thanks KevM,
I will make further enquiries again, but it looks like a road trip if I'm successful.

If you do no good with caltex. Mobil make one as well. it is called "Mobilcer M". I bought a 20L drum a couple of years ago. I use it on logs to seal them before I mill them up.

cheers,
Jon

I always buy my Caltex sealer through the Caltex East Bendigo Depot. They aways have a few drums in stock, their number is 03 54463133.

Cheers

James

Originally Posted by tassietimbers

I always buy my Caltex sealer through the Caltex East Bendigo Depot. They aways have a few drums in stock, their number is 03 54463133.

Cheers

James

Thanks for that James! I will ring them soon when I'm back in action.

Caltex data sheet says Log End Sealant has shelf life of only 12 months. Has anyone kept and used it for longer? I figure 20kg would last me up to 5 years...if it keeps. cheers

I read that it has a 12 month shelf life also, I have 20 ltrs bought about 6 weeks ago, if anyone nearby wants to go halves let me know

I bought a drum of the Mobilcer M quite a few years ago. It has exceeded its shelflife considerably but still does the job.