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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on December 23, 2009, 11:49:27 pm

Title: bees wax
Post by: Blacktail on December 23, 2009, 11:49:27 pm

i might be going to southern oregon this week end...and i am hoping to get a maple tree..i want to start on a stone age project...what would be a good natural sealer for wood...i am thinking of bees wax...hoping it works...is there any back up ideas from you guys..john

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: El Destructo on December 24, 2009, 12:24:11 am

I mix and melt 1/2 Tallow and 1/2 Bees Wax...let it get semi solid....and then rub it on and heat with either an open fire...or cheat like Me and use the Wifes Hair Dryer... >:D....I don't trust myself with the Heat Gun!!

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: Blacktail on December 24, 2009, 12:45:36 am

hey now thats an idea...i will see if i can mix the pigs lard and wax...i am cooking now...betty,better watch out...thanks john

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: Auggie on December 24, 2009, 09:17:03 am

Yep, a wax toilet bowl ring is cheap,and melts good with a heat gun or hair dryer

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: Grunt on December 24, 2009, 09:53:04 am

When heating wax be careful as it has a low " flash point". Use a hot plate or something that does not have an open flame. I have used a thrift store hotpot.

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: OldBow on December 24, 2009, 04:26:02 pm

Quote from: Auggie on December 24, 2009, 09:17:03 am

Yep, a wax toilet bowl ring is cheap,and melts good with a heat gun or hair dryer

Yup - here's my bee's wax:

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Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: sailordad on December 24, 2009, 07:39:28 pm

i buy my wax by the lb from folks that raise bees for the honey.
them folks always seem to have some nice rendered wax they want to get rid of
most make like candles etc from it,some actually make it into 1/4 lb sticks
thats what i get.i go from farmers market to farmers market in the summer
and then hit the county fair in the fall

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: shamus on December 25, 2009, 10:41:11 am

Beeswax, paraffin, and other types fo wax are good.Beeswax cut with some mineral or olive oil is a natural finish.

more thoughts of mine on finishes: http://analogperiphery.blogspot.com/2009/02/selfbow-finishes.html

hope it helps.

Title: Re: bees wax
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 25, 2009, 12:26:24 pm

IMHO if you want a truly stone age finish then use grease. Warm the bow slightly and melt it in. I've been told quite a few times to mind my own bees wax.  Jawge