waxing the seams

[9ball]

I was wondering how smooth the waxed seam has to be to avoid problems?
I have my seams filled with wax but I keep getting scraper blade nicks or gouges in the wax instead of a nice flat smooth finish.

The seam feels flat when I run my hand across in the direction of say back and forth across the seam. But straight up the seam is where I can see the blade marks . Is this normal and is it ok? Will the cloth cover this ?

I invested too much time and money to just let it go as good , I want to know its good .

If its not good, any suggestions? Thanks for your help !



KC9ball

 

[ROB.M]

Table

Sounds like a cold slate, you'll need to preheat the slate seam with a torch or iron before melting the beeswax to fill the seam, you'll want to use a razor sharp instrument/tool to shave off access before the wax completely sets up.
A fresh blade for every seam or use sand paper to clean seam tool to be assure a clean cut away of access wax.
Hold seaming tool at about 25 degrees and always push the blade way from you with even pressure.

P.s don't forget to liquid dowel the seams first'



Rob.M

 

[Poolhalljunkie]

Seams

Bondo will give you a better finish, also super glue between the seams to prevent the slates from popping.

 

[9ball]

Sounds like a cold slate, you'll need to preheat the slate seam with a torch or iron before melting the beeswax to fill the seam, you'll want to use a razor sharp instrument/tool to shave off access before the wax completely sets up.
A fresh blade for every seam or use sand paper to clean seam tool to be assure a clean cut away of access wax.
Hold seaming tool at about 25 degrees and always push the blade way from you with even pressure.

P.s don't forget to liquid dowel the seams first'



Rob.M

Thanks for the help ,I try that again, So the seams need to be perfectly smooth I imagine? No matter what direction I run my hand across them? Thanks !

 

[9ball]

Bondo will give you a better finish, also super glue between the seams to prevent the slates from popping.

I already have the wax on and Its probably too tough to clean to use bondo. I get mixed reviews on both. My basement is temperature controlled so I see no problem with the wax, Other that trying to lay down a smooth seam. Thanks for the help All appreciated !




9ball

 

[ROB.M]

Table

I already have the wax on and Its probably too tough to clean to use bondo. I get mixed reviews on both. My basement is temperature controlled so I see no problem with the wax, Other that trying to lay down a smooth seam. Thanks for the help All appreciated !




9ball

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You can stabilize the slate seam with wax present, you will need to remove wax from the area where you are going to apply the wicks.
You will need to separate the slates and scrape away the wax then lightly use sand paper to expose fresh slate in aprox 1 inch sections across the play field" on the inner side of joint seam" Removing the wax and exposing fresh slate will allow the CA glue to adhere with the wick and slate.
Also apply the wick and glue in the seam between the slate screws at joint. that's where the most of the tourqe is applied. You will notice there is not wax applied on most table slates past the screws on outter edge, so glue/wick between screws or near outer edge where wax might not be presently existing is simple to apply there.
Wick bonding the outer edge is just as important as the center to keep the joint stabilized from end to end of sectional slates.
Apply beeswax once the slates are bonded and set.

Enjoy'


Rob.M