Bloxygen is argon, FWIW.
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Bloxygen is argon, FWIW.
I use a small canister like this (930ml) but I got a killer deal on a different brand. Bunnings must have been running them out because I paid $8/bottle. I use the valve and hose from this kit. Inspiration struck while I was in their tools section and I wandered past their welding section. Admittedly I should perhaps use a trigger nozzle and a proper regulator but what I have does the job just fine. It's not like it's a flammable gas so I can be pretty casual about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by qwertyu
Cheapest I can see is $169 for a "C" size which is 0.6m³.
You could pay just $99 for a "D" 2.1m³ at Bunnings, but then you have to give them a $200 deposit.
Bloxygen is 12 grams for $20 but I don't know what the uncompressed volume of the can is, so impossible to compare the pricing.
However, I still think that StopLoss bags for regularly used finishes would be a cheaper and more convenient method.
The new shape of SL bags looks better. Mine have a shorter length from the square shoulders to the cap, and can be a little tricky to get it right. However, I've always thought that the shoulders should be sloped up to the cap. Even on that new design I suspect that small bubbles may get trapped in the corners of the shoulders.
I sent an email to StopLoss last night about a bulk quantity, and they suggested I deal with Carbatec. :doh: :~ I said "Not a chance" and more or less explained why. This was "enlightening" for him, and explained why he was getting so many direct sales to Australia! I will now get a price when he gets back from holidays next week.
Right, that looks a bit more like it! 930ml of Argon from Bunnings for $40 + plus cost of a regulator or valve to suit a male M10 thread on the cylinder (enlarge the pic).Quote:
Originally Posted by djeddy
Its says 60 Bar pressure and contents is either 50 or 60 litres (can't read it clearly). So that's 0.05m³ which means a much higher per m³ cost of the gas BUT a much smaller entry cost to the sensibly small quantities that would be needed for our finish preservation purposes. Absolutely no point buying 2m³ just because it's there.
Is argon the standard gas for MIG welding mild steel?
It is cheaper to just use the stuff up than go to the expense and trouble of buying and decanting into special bags! A good incentive to build more!
Actually, I purchased a smallish tin of the hard wax, and must have used about 25% on the table. It'll get used within the next 3-4 months.
Regards from Perth
Derek
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Originally Posted by FenceFurniture
Hi all
I have been doing some reno's after the floods up here, did a couple of timber feature walls in Evolution Satin. It is a beautiful finish, very happy with it. I bought the big tin (after reading this), and had plenty left over after the two coats on the walls. It is however, going off very quickly, quite gluggy after a couple of weeks. I bought the bags today in the hope I can save some.
I have been putting it on the new dining room table, which is a facebook find, the top is 2.4m x 1.2m in Bumpy Satin Ash (so I'm told). The table has changed colour from original (quite golden) to a lovely reddish tinge. It's the table, not the finish, because it didn't darken the Tassie Oak feature walls at all. I re read this thread after two coats with a brush, it's hard to stuff up the finish, I am going to sand to 400 in Abranet next and coat again, then maybe apply final with steel wool.
Will post photos off my phone soon.
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Here's a bit of new info on an old thread. I use fairly simple finishes techniques. I go between Feast Watson Wipe On Poly and OSMO PolyX at the moment.
I needed some more OSMO but couldn't to a place that sells it and didn't have the time to order it online. I found some of the Kaboodle Hardwax Oil at Bunnings and decided to give it a go.
Fist impressions are that it's thinner than OSMO. It also seems a bit lighter in colour (not as much yellow). It smells similar to OSMO but not quite the same. I sanded a piece of Vic Ash to 240g and rubbed a bit on. I'll have a look in the morning to see how it cures. For the price though, I think I'd stick with buying the OSMO (as a name brand) although the Timbecon Oil looks like it's worth a shot.
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