I'm testing different sealers for birch. To keep things consistent, I'm microwaving each batch of blanks for 30 seconds before dipping them in sealer (my usual process for epoxy-sealing).
I can't believe how quickly the heated birch is drinking sealer solutions. Blanks soaked 15 minutes in 60/40 Helmsman/Mineral Spirits increased in weight more than unsealed blanks submerged 6 hours in salt water.
Crazy.
Last edited by Eric Roach; 04-05-2014 at 02:17 PM..
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