My neighbor and I cut some trees today and some of them were good size Wild Cherry. I'm out of Anchor Seal and will not be able to get any for a few day. What can use instead, something I can get at Lowe's?:-?
Sealing green wood
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jeff...
John -
If you were closer I'd let you borrow my bucket full. I've seen some people put tar on the log ends - but man does in make a mess for the guy who has to saw it. I'm at an ends for homebrew log sealer although someone may be able to help.
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If you were closer I'd let you borrow my bucket full. I've seen some people put tar on the log ends - but man does in make a mess for the guy who has to saw it. I'm at an ends for homebrew log sealer although someone may be able to help.
Thanks
John,
While I have not tried it, I have read of people using latex paint to seal ends for the short term.
As I understand it, latex works well because it "breathes", allowing for a slow exchange of moisture into the air, rather than the more rapid exchange that causes checking.
Usually if I can't get to a lathe piece right away, I just put it in a plastic bag until I can rough it out, most times within a week.
Jim
While I have not tried it, I have read of people using latex paint to seal ends for the short term.
As I understand it, latex works well because it "breathes", allowing for a slow exchange of moisture into the air, rather than the more rapid exchange that causes checking.
Usually if I can't get to a lathe piece right away, I just put it in a plastic bag until I can rough it out, most times within a week.
Jim
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One of the sawyers I've used in this area uses latex primer, liberally applied. Some posts on Woodweb recommend roofing cement or paraffin.
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jeff...
Whoever recommends roofing cement should be taken out back and be beaten. The ONLY way to work with that is to cut off the ends of the log before it touches anything - else you got one big mess on your hands... It's like pine tar it shows up on everything and for a good long time too.:bconfused
As for latex paint - I ain't seen that work for diddly.
Paraffin wax now that's the ticket and is cheep, get the bar soft and rub it into the grain on the log ends or melt it in a pot and brush it on while it's good and hot...
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I made it to Woodcraft in Greenville, SC. and they had green wood end sealer and it looks and acts just like Anchor Seal. My question now is after you seal the ends do you still need to put the blanks in plastic bags or just store in a dry place?
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