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Beeswax
Posted by:
Rob Heaton
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Date: November 23, 2005 05:49AM
Can anyone comment on using Beeswax or the wax that is used to seal timber that has been turned on a lathe for sealing cork grips?
My first post - please reply on post Thanks Robert Re: Beeswax
Posted by:
David Smith
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Date: November 23, 2005 07:41AM
Hello;
I usually finish my cork with Tung Oil through several coats and several days. A couple of times I tried to add some protection by the addition of beeswax and a couple of other solitary waxes (Carnuba and jo jo ...something) as well as some of the wood specific blends (Behlen, Myland). I did not like the feel of either while using the rod. I have also used the tung oil to get the coloration I wanted and depth and then come back with a solitary coat of polyurethane rub on to improve the longevity. I have not noticed a marked improvement or difference between the straight tung oil or the overlay of the poly. I really like the addition of beeswax on a lot of wood projects and may try it on a wood grip in the future but for myself I will stick with the tung oil and keep it fresh by rubbing it down every winter with some 4 0 steel wool and adding a couple of more coats. I have to say that I personally do not like the near white look of handles with near perfect cork and prefer darker which is why I use the tung oil. The tru-oil gunstock finish mentioned elsewhere (another post) also is good. With either though the addition of beeswax as a final sealant should not really be necessary because if they are applied right when dry they are all the seal needed. Just my opinion David A. Re: Beeswax
Posted by:
Anonymous User
(Moderator)
Date: November 23, 2005 08:26AM
I know that Beeswax is a common finish for turned wood items but I've not tried it on cork. I'm not sure just how well the cork surface would take the wax. Most likely you'd have to just try it for yourself. If the wax will apply to the cork surface, then I'm sure it will provide similar protection to the cork that it does on wood.
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