Dipping Method

[silver]

Sounds good. Do we have to use expensive US products

No we don't however I did try the Johnstones one a couple of years ago when I first heard of the "dipping method" from Les.

However i didn't get the results that I did with this stuff. It also states that you can use minwax for floors so is really heard finish.

I know some will say why does it need to be that hard wearing? Well to be honest I don't. However if it's good enough to walk on then it should be good enough to put in pens.

However I would be interested if anyone else is up for trailing others to see what they think..

Having said that you can just use Acrylic spray and have it done in no time at all, with some waiting time to dry but not as long as polyurathane .

Then again, the spray finishing and the fumes off them does cause some problems.:blah1::blah1:

 

[21William]

Johnstones also have a floor version, perhaps this would be better? The trouble with most of them though is the pack size is too large for casual use!

Quick Dry Polyurethane Floor Varnish - Johnstones Trade Paints

I shall keep a look out for small packs of QDPV though.

 

[Les ELm]

If the wood is an oily species it will take longer to dry that non oily wood species.
The MINWAX WBOM Poly I use over here in Alberta on non oily wood dries in 20-30 minutes.

Les

 

[silver]

Mine was on English eucalyptus Les,n(10 years drying) don't think it's recognised as oily but may be wrong.

Others I tried it on was Ash as well.

 

[wm460]

I tried a vinyl floor sealer on a hairy oak pen, last well for a couple of years the the pen fell out of my pocket and was lost.

 

[Penpal]

Anxious to see the finished results of the nominated methods and comments.

Peter.

 

[Skil Phil]

I use a product made and developed here is darkest africa.
Woodoc 10. An easy to use wipe on poly. Leaves a durable finish which can be gloss or satin depending on the finishing method.
The UK agents are:
Contact persons: Oliver Hill
Tel# +44 1223 655 686
Fax# +44 1223 280388
Email: info@woodoc.co.uk
o.hill@woodoc.co.uk

They have more products for other applications, All great in my opinion.
Worth the try.

Phil

 

[wm460]

Cant find an Aust seller.

 

[Penpal]

Masters over here had such a good range of finishes but they are selling out of the business Woolworths the other half has pulled the pin.

Peter.

 

[Skil Phil]

Cant find an Aust seller.

One in NZ though.
Toll-Free 0508 966362
Email dennis@woodoc.com
Tel 07 5526310
Fax 07 5526310

 

[wm460]

Masters over here had such a good range of finishes but they are selling out of the business Woolworths the other half has pulled the pin.

Peter.

2200 km a bit for too go and have a look after work.

 

[wm460]

One in NZ though.
Toll-Free 0508 966362
Email dennis@woodoc.com
Tel 07 5526310
Fax 07 5526310

Sent them an email, freight will be a killer, the Aussie peso not to good against the kiwi dollar.

 

[Penpal]

Very attractive compared to the US dollar at the moment Mark.

Peter.

 

[Bammer]

I use a product made and developed here is darkest africa.
Woodoc 10. An easy to use wipe on poly. Leaves a durable finish which can be gloss or satin depending on the finishing method.
The UK agents are:
Contact persons: Oliver Hill
Tel# +44 1223 655 686
Fax# +44 1223 280388
Email: info@woodoc.co.uk
o.hill@woodoc.co.uk

They have more products for other applications, All great in my opinion.
Worth the try.

Phil

I picked up a tin of this at the show Sunday ..... watch this space

 

[Bammer]

Sounds good. Do we have to use expensive US products though or would something like this work as well?

Johnstones - Quick Drying Varnish - Decorating Warehouse

There are probably lots of others as well out there.

Sadolin Polyurethane Extra Durable Varnish | Sadolin

Tried them, they seem to leave quite a build up at the end of the blank no matter how much you wick them

 

[wm460]

Very attractive compared to the US dollar at the moment Mark.

Peter.

Doesn't help with exorbitant postage.

 

[Penpal]

Ah the postage problem is universal now. Perhaps other methods are for you Mark.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Ah the postage problem is universal now. Perhaps other methods are for you Mark.

Peter.

Please explain further. Road transport is just as dear. All our mail. Comes by road any way.

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[fortress]

Woody, I have just bought a 2oz. Bottle of Craft Coat, please could you tell me how best to apply it?
I thought I'd give it a try.

 

[Penpal]

Please explain further. Road transport is just as dear. All our mail. Comes by road any way.

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Living in isolation has its clear benefits. Mark I know from my son in law who does even more travelling than you in so many remote places including yours that even basic foods have an added cost attached I have been thinking when people like Dave and Joanne come through your way they may be able to bring some stuff for you. Is it an advantage to get deliveries to Alice Springs where your family live you are there every month. Would this save you money?

Since Carbatec took off from here years ago we have to order out for most things. I have never forgotten a parcel I sent overnight arrived at yours in a few days a rare exception.

Peter.