Stabilizing

[seanphotoguy]

I use a lot of dyed and stabilized blanks specifically soft maple burl. Can someone point me in the right direction for doing my own?

I see lots of stuff on casting but can't seem to find anything on stabilizing.

Sean

 

[Harley2001]

Try this TurnTex Woodworks--Cactus Juice - International Association of Penturners
Turn Tex Cactus Juice works great

 

[healeydays]

It's not here on this site, but this is one of the gold standards on explaining about stabilizing.

TurnTex Woodworks - TurnTex Woodworks Penturning Resources


Also, go watch some videos as there are no shortage of them on YouTube.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wood+stabilizing&sm=3

 

[seanphotoguy]

thanks

as soon as i posted it i found the search feature ,

 

[seanphotoguy]

ordered a kit

is their anywhere in Canada to get the stabilizing resin or can it be shipped form the USA?

 

[micharms]

You can buy the Stick Fast stabilizing resin at Woodchuckers.

Michael

 

[MesquiteMan]

is their anywhere in Canada to get the stabilizing resin or can it be shipped form the USA?

Yes, it can and is shipped from the US almost daily.

 

[Charlie]

This is what I do.

Light stabilization

Mix Deft clear lacquer 50% with lacquer thinner 50 %.

Heavy stablilzation

75% Deft clear lacquer 25% lacquer thinner.

Put in container with lid, mix well, add wood to be stablized once a day stir or shake.
When wood sinks take it out to dry, real dense wood never sinks. I let it dry for several days and than turn as i need the pieces. I just turned some pen blanks that I did a year ago.

Charlie