Soap stabilization

micah1_8 · 03-03-2010, 10:04 AM

Any of you guys ever tried the dish detergent stabilization? I'm curious how it works for you.

Rangertrek · 03-04-2010, 08:49 AM

Have not tried that. I think I need more of an explanation of what you are doing.

Russianwolf · 03-04-2010, 09:17 AM

If you are talking about stabilizing wood that needs to dry to prevent checking/cracking, yes. and it works. Remember most soaps have a wax component in them.

If you mean using soap to stabilize soft wood for more strength, nope and I don't see how it would work.

micah1_8 · 03-04-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangertrek

Have not tried that. I think I need more of an explanation of what you are doing.

See below:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russianwolf

If you are talking about stabilizing wood that needs to dry to prevent checking/cracking, yes. and it works. Remember most soaps have a wax component in them.

If you mean using soap to stabilize soft wood for more strength, nope and I don't see how it would work.

That's what I'm talking about. Putting green wood in soap and water to prevent checking/cracking. And thanks.

03-03-2010, 10:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
micah1_8 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Distraction, TX Posts: 17 Photos: 0	Soap stabilization Any of you guys ever tried the dish detergent stabilization? I'm curious how it works for you.

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Rangertrek Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bossier City, Louisiana, USA Posts: 2,091 Photos: 38	Have not tried that. I think I need more of an explanation of what you are doing. __________________ "Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway." [John Wayne] "I found out there wern't too many limitations, if I did it my way." [Johnny Cash] Ranger (2001 -2011) Our Beloved Shelty John Carlisle 71112 www.jcwoodpens.com www.penblanks.biz

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Russianwolf Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Martinsburg, WV, USA. Posts: 5,689 Photos: 1	If you are talking about stabilizing wood that needs to dry to prevent checking/cracking, yes. and it works. Remember most soaps have a wax component in them. If you mean using soap to stabilize soft wood for more strength, nope and I don't see how it would work. __________________ Mike Martinsburg WV I have left the IAP. If you wish to contact, use the email a member feature. I don't log in to see PMs any longer.

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