Stabilizing wood for extensions

[LexKY_Pipe]

I thought there was already a thread about this topic. How do you guys stabilize exotic woods you want to use for extentions?

[ckr]

Craig,

I have also read that thread, this is one of the products that was mentioned PENTACRYL

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=1793

If I remember correctly someone used CA glue also but I am not sure it met majority approval - it was quite a while back

[LexKY_Pipe]

Thanks. It reads like a good product. I have some wood used in making pens that I want to turn down for some pipe extensions, but I remembered some saying that the wood needed to be stabilized. This product looks like it's just what I need.

[StephenDownie]

Pentacryl is only good for stabilizing wet wood. It's a good product, but it will not strengthen or do anything but stop wet wood from cracking as it dries.

[chay]

Check out http://www.penturners.org for lots of info on stabilization. I included a link to a tutorial w/ pics.
http://content.penturners.org/articles/ ... thane1.pdf

Good luck,
Chay

[LexKY_Pipe]

Guys, as always you are all right on with the helpfulness.

Have a great weekend.

[LexKY_Pipe]

In light of the comments regarding using Pentacryl on wet wood only, I came across a product called Wood Juice.

Here's what is said about it: Wood Juice is a thinner version of Pentacryl. It was developed for stabilizing dry or semi-dry wood and green wood that has been cut, carved, or turned to thin dimensions. It can also be used for wood that has a natural stability such as Basswood.

http://www.preservation-solutions.com/p ... ct_id=1007

[ckr]

Craig,

Thank you for digging that up. I think i'll be returning my petracryl and getting the wood juice as most of my exotic wood was bought dry.

Wanna split a 55 gal drum?

[LexKY_Pipe]

Yeah, I noticed it was a bit pricey. I guess if we were making tables it might be worth the effort eh?