How to Stabilize Wood Blanks

[@uniquegiftpens]

Very professional presentation. I appreciate the fact that you don't blow away the first five or ten minutes telling your life history and what you are going to do, rather just get right into it. Very informative.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Thanks for the feedback - glad you found it helpful!

[@anitahedditch]

Just a fab video. Clear, informative and addictive

[@Kingshitknowerofall]

Probably the best stabilizing video I’ve seen on KZbin. A lot are full of bad information. 'As someone who stabilizes wood for a living a few things. You’ll get better results if your wood is at zero percent moisture which can easily be done by putting them in the oven. Checking them every few hours with a scale until they’ve stopped loosing weight. Also if your wood is at 0% there’s no moisture to get into the pump. I use a cold trap and liquid nitrogen which is a bit much for the average person but a resin trap in-line before the pump will most likely save your pump at some point. Because I dry the wood to zero and with a trap to catch any resin I change my oil once I every two weeks but they run continuously for those two weeks because I have several chambers hooked to each pump so that’s 336 hours by that point.

[@ruftime]

Thank you! FYI, moisture won’t damage a vacuum pump. Just requires regular pump oil replacement depending on frequency of use. One of the primary purposes of a vacuum pump, IS boiling off moisture in an AC system when serviced😂

[@drewachong]

I have been watching a lot of videos learning how to use my new pressure pot for stabilizing blanks. This is by far the most detailed and easy to follow video yet. So many helpful tips along the way, including explanations on what materials were used, how to use them, and why. Definitely saving this video to go back to. Thanks so much!

[@JohnAugustine-q1m]

Great video, thanks for the direction! I have some driftwood that needs stabilizing. Do you have experience stabilizing driftwood, will the salt in the wood create any issues with the stabilization or with the leftover resin? Can the leftovers still be used or will it be tainted by the salt? Thanks!

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

I haven't stabilized driftwood, but I don't think you'd have a problem with any residual salt in the wood. However, I would clean off as much of the exterior as possible before stabilizing.

[@joeguilfoyle1922]

This was awesome. Thank You. Can you stabilize stuff that's already been turned? That handle for example, could you have turned it then stabilized it?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Not really a good idea. The stabilizing process tends to warp the wood. Also, there is always residual resin that hardens on the wood that would need to be turned away.

[@noahnipperus7320]

Do either of the resins react unfavorably with casting epoxy?

[@noahnipperus7320]

Great video BTW really cleared up going with the larger chamber too

[@jeremyt1917]

Thanks for the video. I noticed that others individuslly wrap their pieces in tin foil to bake. Have you done that to notice if there is a need to wrap ?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

I only wrap the blanks with foil to prevent them from sticking together, usually if I do a large batch where there isn't room in the oven to space them out. Some of the earlier stabilizing resins used to foam out really bad and foil was required. The newer resins don't do that. -Mike

[@philvale5724]

Hi craft supplies, question I’ve been trying to look to find out whether you can use a pressure pot as a vacuum chamber, I have not done any resin, casting or anything yet, but I do have both a vacuum chambers and pressure pot , I am hoping to do some resin castings later in the year, however, I do have some pieces that I would like to put in the pressure pot but cannot because mine is too small I do have a very large pressure pot, thinking whether I could get a Perspex or polycarbonate plastic lid for it. Then put in the relative fittings that is required for a vacuum chamber., so is it possible?, PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Hello Phil, There are some pots on the market that are a Pressure/Vacuum combo chamber and will be listed as such. I would not recommend adding fittings to your pressure chamber for vacuum as the fittings are not pressure rated and could be potential dangerous. Hopefully that helps! -Mike

[@mrsensable]

Hi Phil. I use a painters pressure pot . Works well but you cant see the process so diffacult to see how irs going

[@Conn0ro]

For your inlay rings how do you stop the activator from clouding the glue up

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Typically the clouding comes when applying too much activator. I find it helps to spray the activator from further away (8-10 inches from the piece) and to use an aerosol can instead of a pump sprayer . Activating the glue too fast creates too much heat which leads to the clouding effect. Hope this helps! If you want more specific help, call our tech support at 1-800-551-8876

[@Mr_Chuckles]

Change oil after every use?? Wow, that would not be cheap.

[@tomws6336]

You mentioned Cactus Juice and another pre-catalyzed stabilizing resin, but I only see Cactus Juice on your website. Do you still sell the pre-catalyzed resin?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

We no longer carry the pre-catalyzed version. It was hardening in shipping during the summer months.

[@ВелизарГанчев]

Hi thanks for the good video!! I have one question I buy stabilized spaltwd wood that is cut horizontal and I hear that you call it from the soft side...is it ok to turn it on the lathe?!? 🙏

[@jaySean0000]

Can you dye a piece of wood multiple colors?

[@pbpleased7936]

Perhaps you might indicate that what you are recommending totals $839.93!!!!!

[@KSCdesign]

Does your leftover juice have a shelf life? I didnt see you add the bottle of catalyst to it.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Left over juice doesn't have a shelf life as long as its stored in a cool dark place. This BVV Premium resin is pre-catalyzed and doesn't have the separate bottle of catalyst like Cactus Juice. Hope that helps! -Mike

[@raregemscreationkhan139]

How many time takes Buble remove from the liquid.

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

It usually takes a few 4 hour cycles. Some woods will take more time however.

[@mr.noneyabidness]

If your vacuum pump gets ruined from moisture, you need a real vacuum pump. I have been an HVAC-R tech for years. The whole point of evacuating a system is to remove moisture from it. Water boils when under vacuum and is released as vapor.

[@martinm3474]

Any additional hazard to the dust of stabilized wood when turning?

[@mregskwach6037]

yes

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Yes, I would liken it to the hazards of turning acrylics. Definitely use a dust mask or respirator.

[@Bodhi7007]

Hi! do we have to stabilize Honduras rosewood burl blanks?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Honduras Rosewood is very dense and has a lot of natural oils in it. Stabilizing is not required. 😊

[@Bodhi7007]

@@CraftSuppliesUSA Thank you!

[@adamniles9348]

what kind of wood is that??

[@miamited69]

Does the vacuum pump have to run the whole time?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Yes, leave the vacuum running. That's why a dedicated, purpose built pump is necessary.

[@devincomiskey3482]

@@CraftSuppliesUSAwow! I didn’t think you could run those pumps for that long!

[@trevorfichtner3539]

why did he cut the rubber nub on the pressure gauge?

[@wheelbarrowbully]

Hello love you videos. My name is Jeff Martin. I have been kicking around some ideas about wood stablizing with heat curing epoxy. I have only seen this done with very small pieces of wood. Like pen blanks and knife handles. It does get a little expensive to stablize. I do have a vacuum vessel that accommodate very large pieces. Stabilized you can use more punky woods and push the envelope. Do you think people would pay for something like this? Thanks

[@Ownyx]

I know your questions was months ago, but reach out to blacktail studios. He seems to buy the craziest most exotic pieces. Maybe he'd make a table out of some multicolored stabilized wood.

[@timsizemore6793]

Great video.

[@adamniles9348]

also i have a pic i would like you to see, my lid looks like it fractured/spider web everywhere

[@ubacow7109]

Anyone ever try stabilizing plywood, softwoods, or even bamboo?

[@CraftSuppliesUSA]

Yeah, if you stabilize and dye plywood or OSB it actually turns out pretty cool.

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