Members LeatherHead99 Posted May 27, 2013 Members Report Posted May 27, 2013 Is there and alternative product to waxing thread other than using beeswax. Only place I can find it is in the local craft store for $18 a pound..in the candle making section. Are there any other good alternatives that can be used? Possibly something you can get from the local hardware store. Thanks Quote
Members Matt S Posted May 28, 2013 Members Report Posted May 28, 2013 You only need a small amount. Most hardware stores sell small 1oz blocks Quote
electrathon Posted May 28, 2013 Report Posted May 28, 2013 Buy a single beeswax candle for a couple dollars. Look up honey on Craigs list and call the local beekeper and ask to buy a little. I paid $35 and got more than would fit in a gallon pail a while back. Should have wax for life. Aaron Quote
Members LeatherHead99 Posted May 28, 2013 Author Members Report Posted May 28, 2013 The beekeeper sounds like a good idea.. I'll give that a try, hopefully they sell it in smaller buckets.. lol.......I thought of the candle idea, but I wasn't sure if they were different formulas or not. The store I found the $18 brick was Michael's Crafts and they often give out 40% of any item coupons in the Sunday paper.So, about $12 bucks an ounce. That seems to be the going rate online. I did find that Joann Fabrics sell some online and one comes in a nifty little clear protective case with slits cut in it to guide your string through.. The case alone seems like it would "bee" nice to have. Beeswax Container from Joann Fabrics $2.99 I wasn't sure if there were other options besides beeswax. Maybe a common household item... I asked because the pre-waxed thread I bought from Tandy seemed a bit dry. I did't have any wax on hand or beeswax candles. Thanks again Quote
JRodz Posted May 28, 2013 Report Posted May 28, 2013 Give Bennett's a call, their wax is very clean, you can melt it down and shape it however you want and in whatever size you want. http://www.bennetthoney.com/CandlesnSoap.html Quote Jose Rodriguez SoCal Leather Co.
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 30, 2013 Members Report Posted May 30, 2013 I use wax toilet bowl ring for waxing thread cheap and lasts forever. Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
electrathon Posted May 30, 2013 Report Posted May 30, 2013 I use wax toilet bowl ring for waxing thread cheap and lasts forever. I forgot about that. Bowl wax is ususlly pure bees wax and very cheap. Get a new one though, a used one may be cheaper but tends to be very icky. Quote
Members St8LineGunsmith Posted May 30, 2013 Members Report Posted May 30, 2013 LOL ya I would not want to use a second hand one Quote No Matter Where Ya Go There Ya Are. Chattown Leatherheads American Plainsmen Society Society Of Remington Revolver Shooters(SCORRS) THE SUBLYME & HOLY ORDER OF THE SOOT, (SHOTS) The St8 Line Leathersmith I was Southern Born, I am Southern Bred And when I Die I will Be Southern Dead! I fly this Southern Flag Because my Ancestors Flew it in A war to ensure our God given rights against a Tyrannical Government. Heritage Not Hate!
Members chiefjason Posted June 25, 2013 Members Report Posted June 25, 2013 Another vote for toilet bowl rings. It's what I make my wax/oil finish with too. And my burnishing wax. If it's too sticky and soft melt it 50/50 with paraffin and it gets more manageable. Which is also what the burnishing wax recipe is. Quote
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