Thread: Anyone put me onto australian waterlox suppliers?

Dunno mate, yr best bet is probably to contact waterlox themselves at

http://www.waterlox.com/

I could find no australian web references to it.

U may wanna consider any Australian products such as

http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm

or

http://www.organoil.com.au/

cheeeeeers

It'd be worth a look at Rustin's Danish Oil and a bit of burnishing if you can't get Waterlox.

Well after a lot of looking around and frustration I sent an E-Mail to Waterlox and got the following reply:

Luke:

Thank you for your inquiry about our Waterlox Finishes. We actually do NOT have distribution in Australia at this time. You can order direct from us, however. Please let us know what products you're interested in and the quantity of each and we'll get you a quote.

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to working with you.

Jay Hawkins CEO
Waterlox Coatings Corp.
9808 Meech Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44105
216.641.4877 office
216.641.7213 fax
800.321.0377 toll free

What is special about Waterlox finishes? I looked at their site and didn't see anything I could not buy here and then some.

Originally Posted by NewLou

Well after a lot of looking around and frustration I sent an E-Mail to Waterlox and got the following reply:

Luke:

Thank you for your inquiry about our Waterlox Finishes. We actually do NOT have distribution in Australia at this time. You can order direct from us, however. Please let us know what products you're interested in and the quantity of each and we'll get you a quote.

I'm in the same boat. I wanted to use Waterlox for a guitar project and got the same reply. They did however give me a quote (US dollars) for ordering it from them and obviously it's too expensive.

2 gals Original Sealer/Finish @ 40.25 = 80.50
1 gal Original High Gloss @ 54.25 = 54.25
AIR PACKING & FREIGHT = $615.00
TOTAL ORDER COST =$749.75

There's a whole bunch of varnish products mentioned in US woodworking magazines that I can't get my hands on here: Behlen's, Daly's, Waterlox... I found an Aus distributor for Tru-Oil but I have my doubts about its durability.

Does anyone know of a good polymerized tung oil finish or high-gloss varnish available here that is similar to Waterlox? I've spent a lot of money on getting the best possible wood I could find and don't want to skimp on the finish. I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions.

To Dominic
You said you have found an Aust supplier for Tru Oil Who are they?
I need some.It is a very good oil finish.

Alan Phelps

try horsley park gun shop for tru oil its rather pricey for a small container bu tworks well

Originally Posted by NewLou

Hi everyone !

Been working on a new workbench. Have decided that I would like to finish my new bench with Waterlox........Can anyone please put me onto Australian suppliers of this product?

Help would be muchly appreciated!!!!!

:confused:

Regards Lou

Crosscut Concepts has just started to distribute Waterlox In Australia.

Crosscut Concepts - Waterlox, Timber Finishes, Tung Oil

Constantia Organic Finishes will do the job Home - Constantia Organic Finishes

I can send you free samples to try

Glad to see the "Buy Australia campaign is working well"

Originally Posted by China

Glad to see the "Buy Australia campaign is working well"

Who knows, its a shame some people think imported is naturally better than home grown.

I have heard nothing but praise for Waterlox products. Good to see they are now available in OZ.
Thomas Johnson frequently uses their products when restoring furniture.
I was thinking of bringing some in myself mid last year but the cost was prohibitive.