P.E.G(polietilenglicol) for stabilization
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TribalRR
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I don't think this will work. Here its called Polyethylene Glycol and it's added to Polyurenthane to give it some flexability. Not exactly a hardener.
Lulanrt
Member
I use it every now and then. It seems to work good. I do not like the smell the wood takes on after but its does it job.
Travis
Travis
Lulanrt
Member
It does not harden just keeps wood from checking and warping.
Travis
Travis
wood-of-1kind
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AVAILABLE from Lee Valley
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
PEG is used to fully stabilize green wood. Used soon after the wood has been cut, it enters end grain rapidly and edge grain more slowly; best results are seen with end-grain cuts.
PEG remains as a waxy coating inside cell walls, preventing them from shrinking, expanding, or collapsing. Two types are available.
PEG 1000 has a molecular weight of 1000. At room temperature the solid block has a firm, waxy consistency. It melts around 98°F (37°C). PEG 1450 has a higher molecular weight and its flaked form is easier to dissolve. It takes a bit longer than PEG 1000 to fully permeate and stabilize the wood cells, but it has a higher melting temperature (110°F or 43°C) and is less subject to bleeding at high temperatures or high humidity. Both types use the same mixture ratios (makes one gallon at 50% solution).
To finish wood treated with PEG let the object fully dry; complete any sanding, carving and routing; apply a penetrating oil finish or, for a glossy finish, an epoxy polymer.
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
PEG is used to fully stabilize green wood. Used soon after the wood has been cut, it enters end grain rapidly and edge grain more slowly; best results are seen with end-grain cuts.
PEG remains as a waxy coating inside cell walls, preventing them from shrinking, expanding, or collapsing. Two types are available.
PEG 1000 has a molecular weight of 1000. At room temperature the solid block has a firm, waxy consistency. It melts around 98°F (37°C). PEG 1450 has a higher molecular weight and its flaked form is easier to dissolve. It takes a bit longer than PEG 1000 to fully permeate and stabilize the wood cells, but it has a higher melting temperature (110°F or 43°C) and is less subject to bleeding at high temperatures or high humidity. Both types use the same mixture ratios (makes one gallon at 50% solution).
To finish wood treated with PEG let the object fully dry; complete any sanding, carving and routing; apply a penetrating oil finish or, for a glossy finish, an epoxy polymer.
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Gary Max
Member
The trouble is the word stabilized has more than one meaning.
Dario
Member
This subject came up a few times already and I believe the consensus is DNA is a cheaper and safer alternative.
wdcav1952
Activities Manager Emeritus
You are right, Gary. Last weekend I drank a bit of Sailor Jerry rum and was totally stabilized for a couple of hours!! :biggrin::biggrin: