Stabilising Resin, Any updates?

[Chilprufe]

Stabalizing resin arrived yesterday £28 import and handling charges

 

[Chilprufe]

If I had ordered 2 gal of resin it would be cheaper than buying in Britain

 

[wm460]

Stick Fast Wood Stabilizing Resin 3.8Lts is available in Aust for $155 It is Pre Catalyzed and has a 6 to 12 months shelf life.

 

[Penpal]

Peter I have use Earls wood hardeners, I got mine from Bunnings and Mitre 10

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...9HeizWQ84r3kDrx3A&sig2=hHOZgq5eltIeIu5Ja7hbDA

THanks Mark only just back to the stream.

Peter.

 

[Penpal]

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.

Thanks George I missed this also before makes sense though.

Peter.

 

[nimrod]

I have used Ultraseal Wood Stabiliser its £150 + delivery for 5kg or £432 for 20kg, got it from Ultraseal International in Coventry. I have used it in a vacuum chamber with very good results.

Robin

 

[bigbob]

If I had ordered 2 gal of resin it would be cheaper than buying in Britain

Interesting I wonder how much cheaper it would be if folk came together to make a bulk purchase with Cactus juice and alumilite

 

[George Watkins]

Stick Fast Wood Stabilizing Resin 3.8Lts is available in Aust for $155 It is Pre Catalyzed and has a 6 to 12 months shelf life.

sounds like a very optimistic shelflife, unless you can keep it in a fridge

 

[Chilprufe]

The cactus juice comes un-catalized ... so just make up what you need

 

[wm460]

sounds like a very optimistic shelf life, unless you can keep it in a fridge

This was taken from the Aust distributor web site.

What do you reckon is a more realistic shelf life?

 

[wm460]

The cactus juice comes un-catalized ... so just make up what you need

I cut and pasted this from the Aust seller's website, I cant see how unmixed its dangerous and mixed its not.


Please Note:-

Due to import and local shipping requirements this Product is sold and shipped Pre Catalyzed: The product in its catalyzed state has a shelf life of between 6 to 12 Months and longer if stored correctly.

 

[George Watkins]

This was taken from the Aust distributor web site.

What do you reckon is a more realistic shelf life?

if its kept cool you'll get about 6 months but if its stored in the heat in can be just a few weeks. I remember reading of some resin that was sent from America to Australia that was pre catalysed and it solidified during the journey!!

 

[Chilprufe]

this is what turntex say about it


All gallon and half gallon orders are shipped with the activator in a separate bottle with instructions for mixing. You will need to activate your Cactus Juice before use by simply adding the contents of the activator bottle to your Juice and shaking. Once activated, it has a guaranteed shelf life of 12 months at room temperature or longer if kept refrigerated. "Juice" that is shipped activated by me (pints and quarts) has a guaranteed shelf life of 12 months from when it is shipped.

 

[Walter]

Has anyone used the D.M wood hardener that Tool post sell?

yes I have, total waste of money

This is good to know ..

I have some of this D&M Stabilising Resin that I am going to try. I will let you know how I get on. It is not the same as the stuff Toolpost sell. Apparently takes about 2-4 weeks to dry after coming out of the vacuum pot so don't hold your breath for the results.

Oh and in case anyone hadn't noticed TR are now selling Stick Fast resin and catalyst

 

[Treeesa]

Just so you know Turners Retreat are still a couple of weeks away from having any catalyst for the Stickfast resin - spilt cases last time - When it gets to me it will be over 3 months from order may need to order from the US next time as TR were indicating they may not continue to stock if these issues continue

 

[Walter]

I have just ordered some from TR so we shall see how long it takes to arrive.

 

[Penpal]

A lot of fleshing out re purchasing, brands etc thank you everyone.

Peter.

 

[Chilprufe]

I have just ordered some from TR so we shall see how long it takes to arrive.

well I ordered from TR about a month ago ... after a week they phoned to say they never had it in stock and it would be about 6-8wks before they were getting it in ... thats why I ordered from turntex.com

 

[wm460]

well I ordered from TR about a month ago ... after a week they phoned to say they never had it in stock and it would be about 6-8wks before they were getting it in .

It really pisses me off when companies do this.

 

[Walter]

It really pisses me off when companies do this.

Quite!! If its not in stock you can't put it on the real shelves in the shop so why put it on the virtual shelves on the website.

I got a phonecall yesterday to say they are expecting it "any day now" whatever that means.

Good job I am not in a hurry for it. I need to make my vacuum chamber first.