Wood preservative
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To properly answer your question, exactly what 'preservatives' are you talking about so that we can definitively answer your question and assist you in achieving the correct conclusion.
Exactly which preservative are you inquiring:
sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, calcium propionate, sodium nitrite, sulfites, sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, and disodium EDTA. Other preservatives include ethanol and methylchloroisothiazolinone.
As you can see there are many 'preservatives' so it's difficult to answer without knowing exactly which preservative you are asking about.
Exactly which preservative are you inquiring:
sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, benzoic acid, calcium propionate, sodium nitrite, sulfites, sulfur dioxide, sodium bisulfite, potassium hydrogen sulfite, and disodium EDTA. Other preservatives include ethanol and methylchloroisothiazolinone.
As you can see there are many 'preservatives' so it's difficult to answer without knowing exactly which preservative you are asking about.
Joe I'm referring to the type you use. Thanks
We don't use any preservative but we do use a wood sealer which seals the wood and resists moisture. The shafts will remain stable in most climates barring any extraneous circumstances (leaving the cue in the car at 15 degrees or at 100 degrees). It does not change colors as other wood sealers nor does it oxidize. It performs well and serves our needs. It's more costly but you get what you pay for and amortized over 1,000 shafts, it's pennies per shaft for the added protection.
If you're looking to save money then use any wood sealer off the shelf such as Behrs, Sherwin Williams, Anchorseal (not really but some do), Minwax, etc. All these will color the wood and some severly over time.
If you're looking to save money then use any wood sealer off the shelf such as Behrs, Sherwin Williams, Anchorseal (not really but some do), Minwax, etc. All these will color the wood and some severly over time.
Come on Joe, you just made that word up. I would give anyone a 50 if they could say it in one go.
And I have to read medical words, I thought they had some long ones. I just wing it most of the time.
Why seal it at all if it's going to color the wood? Do ou use a thinned out sealer to preserve after turns?
Thanks
Thanks
I can say it! :thumbup:
It's a term I am familiar with. It is an antimicrobial used in cosmetics, toilet paper and other such things. It causes irritation and potentially contact dermatitis.
I believe it is derived from turpentine and/or pine rosin.
I am unfamiliar with its use specifically as a wood preservative in applications such as are discussed here but I don't doubt it would be a component of some wood finish or preservative products.
Interestingly it was said that a sealer is not a preservative. Semantics perhaps?
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Our product does not "color the wood". It stays clear and natural looking. Some use off the shelf wood sealers available in your local home improvement stores; those products, over time, usually "color the wood". You'll have to ask those who use commercial based wood sealers why they use it. My guess is because it's less expensive to use.
No you are right on the subject
It's said that the white shaft's is what most buyers want.
It's said that the white shaft's is what most buyers want.
Many players today want a white shaft and that is fine. If you use our sealer the shaft will remain white as our product doesn't yellow and is perfectly clear.
Some players want, what is called, conventional kiln dried wood which produces a more tan or off white colored shaft. If you use a wood sealer from Home Depot or Lowes on a white shaft, these will darken or yellow over time due to the sealer. There is a difference between a conventional dried shaft and a yellowed or amber shaft toned white shaft. Some use Bullseye Shellac and this will color a shaft.
Ah, we can go round and round for ever. I'm done.
Some players want, what is called, conventional kiln dried wood which produces a more tan or off white colored shaft. If you use a wood sealer from Home Depot or Lowes on a white shaft, these will darken or yellow over time due to the sealer. There is a difference between a conventional dried shaft and a yellowed or amber shaft toned white shaft. Some use Bullseye Shellac and this will color a shaft.
Ah, we can go round and round for ever. I'm done.
Thanks Joe very clear
Very clear explanation Joe If you want the shaft clear go to Joe otherwise HD>
Very clear explanation Joe If you want the shaft clear go to Joe otherwise HD>