Thread: camphour laurel pick up

Well done on the pickup.

Not sure about the decking oil to seal the ends. Does it contain ploy? Will it skim over after applying or soak into the grain?

Originally Posted by smiife

My question is ...is decking oil ok to seal the ends
of timber, just that i had a small amount in a can
and thought i would use it up?
Cheers smiife

Is better than nothing but I would've thought that it'd be too light, depends on what type you've used.

Mate, I highly recommend an old frypan, and melt some old candles and dip the ends into it a couple of times. Write the date on the ends first, will show through the wax
Willy

Originally Posted by Christos

Well done on the pickup.

Not sure about the decking oil to seal the ends. Does it contain ploy? Will it skim over after applying or soak into the grain?

Hi christo, s,
It soaked In so I gave a couple of coats, second
coat just skimmed over!

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

Is better than nothing but I would've thought that it'd be too light, depends on what type you've used.

Hi dj,
The 4lt can Is on the top of the log in the photo?
I did use 2 coats , so hopefully it should ok.
Cheers smiife

Originally Posted by Willy Nelson

Mate, I highly recommend an old frypan, and melt some old candles and dip the ends into it a couple of times. Write the date on the ends first, will show through the wax
Willy

Hi willy,
I had thought about wax In a old pan,
but some of these logs are 600mm +
I haven, t sawn the logs into blanks yet
had a bit of an accident and have crook hand
but will bear that in mind when I do thanks
Cheers smiife

Originally Posted by smiife

Hi christo, s,
It soaked In so I gave a couple of coats, second
coat just skimmed over!



Hi dj,
The 4lt can Is on the top of the log in the photo?
I did use 2 coats , so hopefully it should ok.
Cheers smiife

If it soaked in, it needs more. Once it stops taking it up, you've sealed it. I usually use proper end grain sealer and put a minimum of 2 or 3 on and if using paint if nothing else is available 3 or 4.

Originally Posted by DJ's Timber

If it soaked, it needs more. Once it stops taking it up, you've sealed it. I usually use proper end grain sealer and put a minimum of 2 or 3 on and if using paint if nothing else is available 3 or 4.

Hi dj,
Thanks for your comments, I appreciate them very much
Cheers smiife

there is some lathe time there when it's dry enough. I still have some Mobil surm. one guy was telling me how he used turps with Styrofoam cups dissolved in it!? he swore by it,

Nice score smiife!! Some good looking Knotty bits there!

Originally Posted by Willy Nelson

Mate, I highly recommend an old frypan, and melt some old candles and dip the ends into it a couple of times. Write the date on the ends first, will show through the wax
Willy

I think a word of warning is needed here.

Candle wax in an electric frypan can be a great way of sealing end grain.

Take great care to make sure you only have the thermostat set to warm.

Hot wax can cause very severe burns to the human body.

I know a turner who had a serious accident when he let the wax get too hot.

Trying to move the frypan caused disfiguring burns to both arms resulting in many trips to the hospital for skin grafts.

This accident nearly ended his turning days.

Man handling heavy logs into a frypan can cause the wax to splash, (think here, eye protection required).

Please take care using this method.

Cheers

Tim

Even more important with wax, make sure you use an electric frying pan and NOT gas or any other open flame, the gas is extremely flammable

QuOTE=chuck1;1753095]there is some lathe time there when it's dry enough. I still have some Mobil surm. one guy was telling me how he used turps with Styrofoam cups dissolved in it!? he swore by it,[/QUOTE]
Hi chuckie,
Have never heard of the cups before
do you actually mean I have wait untill
It, s dry, do you think this is too wet,,,!?
(See photo where ever it is)

Originally Posted by Tim the Timber Turner

I think a word of warning is needed here.

Candle wax in an electric frypan can be a great way of sealing end grain.

Take great care to make sure you only have the thermostat set to warm.

Hot wax can cause very severe burns to the human body.

I know a turner who had a serious accident when he let the wax get too hot.

Trying to move the frypan caused disfiguring burns to both arms resulting in many trips to the hospital for skin grafts.

This accident nearly ended his turning days.

Man handling heavy logs into a frypan can cause the wax to splash, (think here, eye protection required).

Please take care using this method.

Cheers

Tim

Hi tim,
Thanks for word of warning, maybe timber sealer
may be cheaper option after all

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Even more important with wax, make sure you use an electric frying pan and NOT gas or any other open flame, the gas is extremely flammable

Hi neal,
yeah point taken, thanks for the advice
think I might just get some timber sealer
Many thanks to all for your comments guys
Much appreciated
Cheers smiife
P.s.photos still sideways??

should be fine,any paint varnish oil or water based coat should do

Originally Posted by Heilander

sould be fine,any paint varnish oil or water based coat should do

Hi heilander,
Thats what I thought, I was just using the decking oil
up really, there wasn, t enough to paint the whole deck
anway, so I thought I would use it up!!!
will have to wait and see If it works
Cheers smiife