[Woodworkers] encapsulation material?

[Don Myers via Woodworkers]

I used to install this material so be sure when you mix it you are fast at
putting it on the surface

On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 4:13 PM, Don Myers <parapower44 at gmail.com> wrote:

> It is 100% Crystal Clear resin epoxy  2part system Just remember this
> material has a very very short pot lift the container that is mixed in will
> become extremely HOT. it should be placed on the wood somwwhat thicker than
> regular paint as the wood must not flex or it will crack
>
> On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 2:02 PM, Jim Cabernoch via Woodworkers <
> woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:
>
>> Another 2-part epoxy option--Aeromarine Products, San Diego, CA.
>> Excellent quality products, colorants, and advice.  Look them up on the
>> web.  I've had excellent results using their products to fill cracks and
>> voids in mesquite projects.
>> Jim
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM, via Woodworkers <
>> woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dave,
>>>
>>> It looks great. You've certainly mastered the butterfly process!
>>>
>>>  Gary Williams
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Dave Heitstuman via Woodworkers <woodworkers at lists.sawdusters.org>
>>> To: woodworkers <woodworkers at sawdusters.org>; t.lovelace <
>>> t.lovelace at pobox.com>; Tom Lovelace <t.lovelace at icloud.com>
>>> Sent: Tue, Jul 14, 2015 12:50 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [Woodworkers] encapsulation material?
>>>
>>>   Tom the tables I have been helping the neighbor with are made from
>>> recycled timbers and are rough saw to thickness.  On the current table he
>>> has played with a hand plane to knock the edges down.  We then rough sand
>>> with 80 grit and fine sand with 180.  Trust me these tables are not
>>> smooth.
>>> We then apply the stain and then start applying the urethane.
>>> The product we are using is General Finishes Enduro and it takes about 6
>>> coats to get the finish we are after.
>>> On the first table we used foam brushes and sanded with 220 between
>>> coats.  I think the sandpaper knocked some of the high edges off and it was
>>> allot of work both sanding and cleaning up.  The two attached pictures are
>>> of the finish and the final coat after it dried.
>>> On the current table we brushed it on and we are using 4/0 steel wool
>>> between coats.  It really is all a big experiment but so far we are liking
>>> the steel wool over the sand paper.  I also think we are getting more
>>> product laid down with the brushes.  We experiment on the bottom to make
>>> sure we like what we have going and then we do the top.  I do not have
>>> pictures of the top yet as we just applied the stain last night.
>>>
>>> The first table is his dining room table and as he puts it considering
>>> the abuse it gets it has stood up really well.
>>>
>>> Let me know if you need more info we can talk on the back channel or
>>> even by phone, (sometimes the phone seems simpler).
>>>
>>> 2Dave
>>>
>>>  *From:* Woodworkers [mailto:woodworkers-bounces at lists.sawdusters.org
>>> <woodworkers-bounces at lists.sawdusters.org?>] *On Behalf Of *Tom
>>> Lovelace via Woodworkers
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 14, 2015 9:00 AM
>>> *To:* Wood Forum
>>> *Subject:* [Woodworkers] encapsulation material?
>>>
>>> A friend has made a table top of old barn wood and wants to finish it
>>> without sanding it smooth.
>>> Would a encapsulation material similar to epoxy work in this case?
>>> I remember seeing cafe table tops like this that were totally covered on
>>> top and sides with such a material.
>>> The covering appeared to be at least an eighth inch thick.
>>> Some even had coins placed on the table top prior to applying the clear
>>> material.
>>> Anyone know what this stuff is? Ever used it? How is it applied? Where
>>> to get it?
>>> Thanks in advance !
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>>
>> --
>>  Jim Cabernoch
>> Owner
>> Cabbies Woodshop
>> Altadena, CA
>> 626-296-1763
>> cell 661-755-6045
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