About waxing

[chrisinoz]

Hi

Hi. I am new to wax.

I have built a tray using Victorian Ash. One side has a significant feature as pictured. My future son-in-law said years ago, whilst working in a business that made table tops out of slabs, they would fill the gaps with clear wax so you could see the feature whilst keeping a level surface.

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I understand the logic of that. He suggested I should also fill in the side but I see no reason to. Also I like the feel of the finish which using wax would be lost.

There is however a small but slightly deeper recess in the feature that would probably suit a bit if wax in it.

If I am on the right track, what kind of wax would one use? Is wax self levelling? (I am finishing the sides of the tray with poly satin.)


Thanks

Hope all have had a safe and happy Christmas.

Chris

[Robson Valley]

Waxes melt in the range of 55C - 65C, with very few exceptions. And, they're soft.
I suggest that a modern clear epoxy would be a far better service filling for voids of that sort.

[chrisinoz]

Thanks -so my future son-in-law got his waxes mixed up with this epoxies. Anyone in OZ, please can you suggest a suitable expoxy as I am new to that also.

[DomAU]

West Systems is a good epoxy

[KeithP]

Chris,
Have a talk to Whitworth Marine at Port Adelaide. They have clear epoxies used in boat building etc. which should suit your project.
(I have no affiliation with Whitworth's other than a customer)

Regards
Keith

[chrisinoz]

Thanks. I see that Carbatec carry that.

[chrisinoz]

Thanks. KNow the place. My son has been there a few times (for his boat) so I might give them a ring and see what they have before going to Carbatec.

[Robson Valley]

Who knows? They might fill your wood voids with leftovers from a boat project.