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Stabilising Resin, Any updates?

ni9eofse7en

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There has been several postings about Cactus juice and Stick fast stabilising resins, as well as a possibility of Dan stocking similar lines. Is there any new information, any new supply source or any alternative options on stabilising, before summer becomes a fading memory.
 

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I know of one in the state that knows he can ship it to the UK for a sensible price I have to get the name again
 

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I've been using Ronseal Wood Hardener with exceptional results. I decant some into a small spice bottle then dip each blank for about ten seconds. It's turned some very difficult spalted woods very solid. I was having a 50% failure rate but no failures at all since using this.
 

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I've only used Stick Fast so can't comment on other stuff although the Ronseal wood hardener sounds good
 

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I'd be interest in some stabilising resin if it was cheaper than Turners Retreat, though I'll have to look out for some Ronseal in the meantime.
 

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I've been using Ronseal Wood Hardener with exceptional results. I decant some into a small spice bottle then dip each blank for about ten seconds. It's turned some very difficult spalted woods very solid. I was having a 50% failure rate but no failures at all since using this.

I had thought about this product having used it many years ago on rotting windows. It worked back then till MIL could afford new windows. Was not sure if anyone had tried it, now worth a go. Just been to Toolstation this morning already, ah well.
 

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John as I understand it Ronseal is majority Acetone so don't put it under vacuum as it could go BOOM Just what I've read on the IAP
 

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I've tried it under vacuum it was ok but the results for me were poor
Don't try the VAC thing if you have heard its dodgie there is a company
Called ultraseal that do resin but to get it at a good price you need to buy
A larger amount and it needs a business address for delivery they are in Slough.
 

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There has been several postings about Cactus juice and Stick fast stabilising resins, as well as a possibility of Dan stocking similar lines. Is there any new information, any new supply source or any alternative options on stabilising, before summer becomes a fading memory.

Same old as far as i am aware of John .. :sob:
 

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cactus juice or stickfast is expensive but it is brilliant stuff, the best result I had so far was nearly a 3x the original starting weight increase!!!
 

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Thats massive mate your results speak for themselves on a cost per blank is it economic?

Peter.:fingers:

that was an exceptional piece of punky spalted burr horse chestnut, the average is about double or slightly less but it depends on the wood.

is it economical? NO not for me, its a luxury and a bit of enjoyment.
 
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