Where to Get Some Rosin

[Robert34]

Hi

I am trying to find some Rosin . To use in an old finishing formular that I have used many moons ago. It was boiled linseed oil, natural turps, and rosin.

In those days just about every hardware/paint store kept it. Now it seems to be as hard to find as hen's teeth.

I have done a search of the Forum and Google but no luck. My location is Knox, will travell a reasonable distance if I need to.

Rob

[journeyman Mick]

Rob,
players of bowed instruments (violins, cellos etc) use rosin in block form to dress their bows. I'm sure a music shop could help you with this. Otherwise rock climbers and gymnasts use rosin powder for grip on their hands. A climbing centre or sports store should be able to help you there. BTW, what is rosin made from?

Mick

[Robert34]

Rob,
players of bowed instruments (violins, cellos etc) use rosin in block form to dress their bows. I'm sure a music shop could help you with this. Otherwise rock climbers and gymnasts use rosin powder for grip on their hands. A climbing centre or sports store should be able to help you there. BTW, what is rosin made from?

Mick

Mick

Rosin is a solid form of resin obtained mainly from Pine trees.

Goto http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosin

This site will tell you a lot more about Rosin and it's uses.

Robert34

[chiseler]

Rob
I get mine from a store here in Brisbane called GOODS & CHATTELS, they deal in all things to do with furniture restoration.I know thats not much good to you in Melbourn,but there's bound to be similar stores down your end of the swamp, hope this helps,?
Damo.

[markharrison]

Goods and Chattels have a website so presumably they wouldn't have a problem selling to non-locals. Here's the link: http://www.goodsandchattels.com/

[Andy Mac]

You might be able to get rosin at Melbourne Etching Supplies, in Fitzroy I think.

Cheers,

[Robert34]

Thanks everyone for your replys.

I have scored about 300 grms from our local squash centre for free as they have not used it for many years.

Mick
players of bowed instruments (violins, cellos etc) use rosin in block form to dress their bows.

If you go this way you can pay upto $200.00 a block . It can contain Gold and other stuff. I think that only world class players would buy at that price.

Rob
I get mine from a store here in Brisbane called GOODS & CHATTELS, they deal in all things to do with furniture restoration.I know thats not much good to you in Melbourne,but there's bound to be similar stores down your end of the swamp, hope this helps,?
Damo.

Goods and Chattels have a website so presumably they wouldn't have a problem selling to non-locals. Here's the link: http://www.goodsandchattels.com/

Damo & Mark

I visited this site tonight, it was good they do stock gum rosin @ $11.00 a Kg.

The best part was I have now got the name right. I had been searching for rosin, and getting nowhere fast. Now that I am seaching for Gum Rosin I am getting more hits.

You might be able to get rosin at Melbourne Etching Supplies, in Fitzroy I think.

Cheers,

Andy Mac

I went to their web site but they do not have it listed. I will ring them tomorrow.

Once again many thanks for your help.

Robert34

[scooter]

Robert, the rosin you got from the squash centre, is that block form or powder??

/HIJACK ON Reason I ask, I play squash weekly but have trouble with the racquet grip getting slippery, wondering if that's what they had it for??


Cheers..............Sean, losing my grip...

[Robert34]

Robert, the rosin you got from the squash centre, is that block form or powder??

/HIJACK ON Reason I ask, I play squash weekly but have trouble with the racquet grip getting slippery, wondering if that's what they had it for??


Cheers..............Sean, losing my grip...

Scooter
The owner only knew that they had some in the basement, and he thought it had been there for about 20 yrs.

I seen some in powder form at Rebel Sports in Knox City it was $4.00 a 100 grm bag.

See Marks post you can get it out of Brisbane for $11.00 a Kg plus P&P.
http://www.goodsandchattels.com/

I am still checking for a local supplier. I will PM you my results if you want. Probably about Friday.

Robert34

[scooter]

Thanks Robert, probably best posting your findings up here for other's benefit also.

More curious than anything I guess, we have a Rebel sports not far from here so might get a baggie & try.


Thanks for your response...............cheers.................Sean