To Nelsonite, or Not to Nelsonite

[macguy]

thompsons deck sealer?????

I would just use Nelsonite. I don't think there is a definitive answer to it's benefits pro or con. Some guys swear by it and others have tried it and don't feel it really made much difference. For me it falls into the "Can't hurt" category. The best thing to do is give it a try and make up your own mind if it is for you. You can give them a call and buy some, it doesn't cost that much. A 5 gallon can is around $75.00 quite a bit cheaper then buying from guys that are just repackaging it and more then tripleing the price. Maybe split an order with someone. Here is the contact info, speak with Scott, he will answer any questions.

Nelsonite Chemical Products Inc.
2320 Oak Ind. Dr.
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
United States
Phone: (616) 456-7098
Fax: (616) 456-6632

 

[PetreeCues]

Thanks for the contact info, Mac! I've been paying that stupid price for too long. lol.

I have been using it for 4 years. After first cut, I dip for 1 minute. Then they hang for 2 weeks. Then they get cut again and dipped again. Hang for 2 weeks again, and then I just cut ten thousandths off every 2 weeks until they are .530. This is about a 3 month process and is a pain in the behind, but my shafts stay very straight as a result of it. The dipping does not seem to cause any negative effects (as compared to some I have turned without dipping). When I was not dipping, I had trouble with warping, so I started this process described above and have had no problems since.

I have 3 year old cues that still have dead perfect shafts, so I ain't changin a thing! lol.

JWP

 

[MVPCues]

I would just use Nelsonite. I don't think there is a definitive answer to it's benefits pro or con. Some guys swear by it and others have tried it and don't feel it really made much difference. For me it falls into the "Can't hurt" category. The best thing to do is give it a try and make up your own mind if it is for you. You can give them a call and buy some, it doesn't cost that much. A 5 gallon can is around $75.00 quite a bit cheaper then buying from guys that are just repackaging it and more then tripleing the price. Maybe split an order with someone. Here is the contact info, speak with Scott, he will answer any questions.

Nelsonite Chemical Products Inc.
2320 Oak Ind. Dr.
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
United States
Phone: (616) 456-7098
Fax: (616) 456-6632

Is there a recommended shelf life listed on the can?
Kelly

 

[rhncue]

Is there a recommended shelf life listed on the can?
Kelly

There's no shelf life on the can that I'm awhere of. It lasts a long time but must be kept sealed. If it is not kept sealed then it turns into a gel and no longer is any good.

Dick

 

[MVPCues]

There's no shelf life on the can that I'm awhere of. It lasts a long time but must be kept sealed. If it is not kept sealed then it turns into a gel and no longer is any good.

Dick

Thanks Dick.
Kelly

 

[PetreeCues]

I have had some in use for over 2 years at times and had no trouble. As long as you keep in a sealed container, it should be fine. I do top the container off with new fluid everytime I dip wood though... it's not all old stuff every time.

 

[rhncue]

I have had some in use for over 2 years at times and had no trouble. As long as you keep in a sealed container, it should be fine. I do top the container off with new fluid everytime I dip wood though... it's not all old stuff every time.

Same here. I use a 35" piece of 4" PVC with a cap glued on one end. I have a cap for the other end also for when it's not in use. As I'm turning shafts I drop six at a time into the tube, let soak for about a minute and then hang them over the tube so that the excess that runs off goes back into my tube. About a half hour later when I have six more turned then the first six are hung on a carrier and the new six go into the tube.

At present I do about 12 an hour but I'm in the process of building a new CNC shaft cutter which will really speed up my process as it will do 4 at a time and can be programed to run faster on the initial cuts.

Dick