Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Needs Pictures: 0
Picture(s) thanks: 0
Results 1 to 6 of 6
Thread: Paraffin wax - source thereof
-
14th November 2007, 07:18 PM #1
Senior Member
- Join Date
- Mar 2007
- Location
- Australia
- Posts
- 207
Paraffin wax - source thereof
If any of you turners out there who use paraffin wax to seal the ends of lumps of green timber and have trouble sourcing p.w., might I suggest you look for a candle maker.
I had all sorts of trouble finding it a while back and eventually bought some, at great expence, from a wood turner's supply outlet.
In my recent perambulations I visited the candle factory at Nimbin (NSW)
and as well as being made welcome by the proprietors, had a tour of the place and left with a bag of free scrap p.w. I might add that my wife gave our credit card a workout while we were there.
-
14th November 2007 07:18 PM # ADSGoogle Adsense Advertisement
- Join Date
- Always
- Location
- Advertising world
- Posts
- Many
-
14th November 2007, 07:56 PM #2
Deceased
- Join Date
- Sep 2006
- Location
- Avoca Victoria
- Age
- 81
- Posts
- 10,501
G'day Barry,
I had trouble sourcing paraffin wax once, until my wife sent me to the supermarket, and there it was. In the jam making section. Felt like a real idiot!
-
14th November 2007, 08:16 PM #3
Hewer of wood
- Join Date
- Jan 2002
- Location
- Melbourne, Aus.
- Age
- 71
- Posts
- 12,746
And there's a crowd here in Melb. that sell it in bulk by mail order; GJ found them. A forum search should throw up the name.
Cheers, Ern
-
14th November 2007, 08:46 PM #4
Jack of all trades
- Join Date
- Dec 2002
- Location
- Maroochydore, Qld, Aus
- Age
- 73
- Posts
- 46
Souce of Paraffin Wax
Hi Barry
The Do It Yourself Shop at Maroochydore Qld sells it in 1kg bags for around $18 plus postage. Give them a call on 07 5443 2790
-
14th November 2007, 09:02 PM #5
Stubby Owner and proud of it. Now coming back to Earth.:D
- Join Date
- May 2006
- Location
- Niddrie, Victoria
- Age
- 67
- Posts
- 2,264
I think you may find "the great one" Neil actually sells it and who better to support than the man that allows this great forum to operate - free
regards
David
"Tell him he's dreamin.""How's the serenity" (from "The Castle")
-
14th November 2007, 09:19 PM #6
Super Moderator
Dodgy brother
- Join Date
- May 2004
- Location
- Pakenham, outer Melb SE suburb, Vic
- Age
- 54
- Posts
- 4,158
See also the links to similar threads at the bottom of this page for sources.
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
Reply With Quote
Similar Threads
-
Source of parrafin wax
By rsser in forum WOODTURNING - GENERALReplies: 20Last Post: 25th September 2007, 05:24 PM -
Melting Paraffin Wax
By DJ’s Timber in forum WOODWORK - GENERALReplies: 7Last Post: 28th January 2007, 09:49 PM -
Paraffin wax
By Auzzie turner in forum WOODTURNING - GENERALReplies: 25Last Post: 24th August 2006, 08:37 PM -
Sturdee's secret hard wax recipe.
By Sturdee in forum FINISHINGReplies: 25Last Post: 19th May 2005, 06:15 PM -
Wax
By GRS in forum FINISHINGReplies: 5Last Post: 26th March 2004, 09:43 PM
