Poly-resin, question to stabilization guys...

[galadduin]

I've been looking to find a polyester resin to stabilize my local woods I found. Until today I failed to acquire it. Finally a Westmarine shop has opened in my city and I have found this:
http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/29686-boaters-polyester-resin-gallon-from-west-marine.html

Do you think it's worth a try?
Thanks...

 

[Troop]

The polystyrene method didn't work out too well?

 

[galadduin]

The polystyrene method didn't work out too well?

Wow I searched the threads, found what you mean:thumbup::thumbup:: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616502&highlight=polystyrene

Thanks Troop, I'll give it a try...

 

[Troop]

Wow I searched the threads, found what you mean:thumbup::thumbup:: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=616502&highlight=polystyrene

Thanks Troop, I'll give it a try...

Give the PS a try; it may work for you for a wood that's pretty dense to begin with. AND, it's CHEAP! Dissolve as much Styrofoam as you can in the acetone.
Acryloid B-72 works better, but it's more pricey.
Just so you know, neither works as well as the Resinol-90C with a vacuum set up.
Indian George swears by using a mix of 1/3 Acryloid B72, 1/3 Minwax Wood Hardener, and 1/3 acetone. He also uses a vacuum set up.