Can't Find Beeswax - Looking For Next Best Sealer

Looked to be a plaster of sort or maybe Bondo. White in color, possibly slightly yellowish. Wasn't beeswax though. Not exactly sure because the table was acquired used.

The gouges I was talking about aren't on the seams. They are in the middle of the slate, not very deep, but I can feel them when running my fingers over them.
 
Most places have Hobby, or Commercial Bee Keepers. They can be found by looking for places that sell Bee Keepers Supplies. Bee Keepers always have BEE WAX FOR SALE. Be it a Small Chunk or Pounds, and Pounds. FYI.
 
BHQ said:
ahhhhh, so it is a different wax.
learn something new everyday here :thumbup:
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Yes It maybe close, but they are at least little bit tackier, actually quit a bit. it's also a lighter yellow color then the table wax. I guess as mentioned it's so they don't harden up, and to maintain a good seal. As I'm sure you remember they can get messy if not careful, and the kind used on tables is not as much so. Funny You mentioned that though because the thought did cross My mind. I've got to drop a new toilet in soon, and bought new anchors and a double thick wax seal. The Flapper valve doesn't want to seal sometimes on the old one, and It's not the flapper, It's the flange seal in the bottom of the water tank. I guess I could split It from the bowl and replace It, but it's time for a new commode anyhow.

I've bought Bees wax from Atlas billiards before, I use to use It to fill My center holes to protect them from epoxy when Gluing up parts, but tape seems to work just as well.

I'm not sure If they still sell It, but It will work for table seams. Locally I would check craft places, maybe places that carry candle making supplies.

Greg
 
Bees wax

Woodworkers use bees wax to ease the twisting of lag bolts into wood. I know you tried hardware stores, a specialty woodworkers store should stock it.
 
bludytiger said:
I have been looking around for beeswax for the last couple weeks as I have been slowly installing my table, only to find none. There are a couple last places I can check today, but the chances of them having it are very slim. The local pool table installers only supply plaster of paris.

What is the next best sealer other then beeswax? I would like to get the table finished before Christmas, so I will not be ordering online.
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Contact Dave Thompson at A+ Some Assembly Required. (513)258-6411. He sells beeswax and wedges to several table mechanics around the country. He's reasonable and trustworthy. Mention that Sherm sent you and I'm sure he'll take good care of you. He's one of my best buddies.

Sherm
 
Bondo. Easy to use and easy to clean. Doesn't break apart like durhams or other rock or wheat putty.
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wax?

I think I would try Fixall. or the powder mentioned above. Softer to sand flat. I had a table once that had Bondo on it and had to sand the slate on each side to get it off. Use a narrow as possible spreading knife.
 
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