Penetrating epoxy info

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cjensema

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In the past I've mentioned in this forum that I use penetrating epoxy as a sealer on wood knife handles. I soak the handle with the epoxy sealer, let it dry, sand lightly, and then finishing up with super glue. I use the penetrating epoxy because it soaks into the wood grain much more than something like super glue will, especially on the relatively soft maple burl I like. I use super glue for the finish coats because it gives a better shine.

You can read about the penetrating epoxy sealer at this web site:
http://www.woodrestoration.com/introduction.pdf

The company that sells it is:

Smith & Co.
5100 Channel Avenue
Richmond, CA 94804

1-510-237-6842
1-800-234-0330

 
I haven't tried it on bone or antler. That's an interesting idea.

It's like water and it penetrates about like water. It goes into my soft woods about 3/32 inch. It doesn't penetrate really hard stuff like ironwood very much, but it gets into the pores and really clings there. It seals and provides a thin, durable base for other finishes.
 
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