Products
| Dust Inhibitor |
Dust Inhibitor is a proprietary mixture of mineral oil and white bee's
wax. This type of mixture is used by many well known wood turners.
One of the primary health hazards of wood turning is the generation of dust
particles. When you are ready to sand your turning, apply a sparse
coat of Dust Inhibitor to the surface that is to be sanded. Wipe off
the excess with a paper towel. Some of the oil will penetrate your
turning. Begin sanding in the normal manner. It will appear that
the sandpaper is being clogged by the dust and oil/wax. However, there
is some lubrication of the surface which seems to facilitate the sanding and
reduce the heat checking that sometimes is encountered on woods like cherry.
Between each grit of sandpaper, wipe the surface of the turning to remove
remnant grit. A small amount of mineral spirits will facilitate this.
Re-apply a coating of Dust Inhibitor and continue with the next grit of sand
paper. I have found the best results are obtained when sanding with
cloth backed materials.
You now can perform the arduous task of sanding with relatively dust free
conditions. That would be much welcomed by your lungs and all the flat
surfaces in your shop.
Dust Inhibitor is available in two sizes, an 8
ounce ($9.00) and one pound jar ($15.00). Packing and shipping are
extra. |
8 oz jar - $9.00 |
| Bowl & Board Conditioner |
Bowl & Board
Conditioner is a proprietary mixture of walnut oil and carnauba wax. Both
of these ingredients are edible. Therefore, this finish is acceptable
for use on salad bowls, utensils and cutting boards. When you
are finished with the sanding operation, coat your work with walnut
oil or any of your other favorite oil finishes. The walnut oil
is recommended since it is the most compatible with the Bowl & Board
Conditioner. After allowing the
oil to soak into the wood, wipe off the excess. Continue to wipe the
work until there is no evidence of weeping oil. Coat the work
with the Bowl & Board Conditioner sparingly. Rub the finish in
with your fingers. The heat of your hand will enhance the penetration
of the mixture. After it sets for a few minutes, wipe off the excess.
Buff with a paper towel while the work spins on your lathe. More than
one coating can be applied. This will result in a relatively matte
finish.
This finish can be used on other wood products that are in your kitchen, such as knife
handles, cutting boards and spatulas. It will bring them back to life.
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8 oz jar - $11.00
100 gram tin - $6.00 |
*Note: All prices DO NOT include packaging and shipping which will be an extra cost.
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