Anybody use polyester casting resin to stabilize wood?

[Phillip Patton]

It's the stuff people use to make paperweights out of. Will this work with my vacuum setup?

 

[gixxer]

I am sure anything solvent based will readily go into the pores, but unsure about the outcome, how long it will take for the resin to harden...

 

[TekSec]

That stuff generally has a fast set up time so I wouldn't think it would have enough time to fully penetrate the wood. I'd go with a slower thin poly or epoxy. Check out www.uscomposites.com and I guarantee you'll find what you're looking for, along with a good explanation of what each one's pros and cons are...

 

[Phillip Patton]

That stuff generally has a fast set up time so I wouldn't think it would have enough time to fully penetrate the wood. I'd go with a slower thin poly or epoxy. Check out www.uscomposites.com and I guarantee you'll find what you're looking for, along with a good explanation of what each one's pros and cons are...

How fast it sets up has is largely dependent on how much catalyst you add.
The reason I'm asking is, I already have two quarts. If the consensus is that it won't work, I can return it to the store.
Thanks for the link, keep that in mind.

 

[howiesatwork]

The viscosity is too high on casting resin, and will not penetrate. You need something that has a long cure time, and is very thin. A low shrinkage laminating epoxy that has no wax release in it would be better

 

[Phillip Patton]

Ok, guys, thanks. I'll return it.