Another new product from Chestnut-Special Offer-Last Chance!

[Richard Findley]

Hi all,

Terry and his team at Chestnut Products have been very busy and have come up with yet another new finish!! This time a Microcrytalline Wax.

This type of wax works just like a normal wax but with the Microcrystalline blend it offers much higher wear resistance and because it has a higher melting point it is suitable for use on jobs that are going to be handled a lot.

I have ok'ed it with the mods so I am running a special offer for members of the UKWorkshop forums only, open throughout June.

More info here: http://www.turnersworkshop.co.uk/mcwforumspecial.html

Thanks for looking

Richard

 

[Bodrighy]

I assume this is pretty much the same as Renaissance wax? I've seen it being advertised and it works out cheaper . Good stuff.

pete

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Pete,

Yes I think this is designed to compete with the Renaissance Wax. I believe Mark Sanger has used both and so he's the guy to ask for a comparisson I guess.

A quick Google seems to show the Renaissance Wax selling for about £10 (plus P&P) for a 200ml can so this does compare well I think.

Cheers

Richard

 

[CHJ]

Works a treat, have been using it for some time, use it sparingly and wait a few minutes for solvent to evaporate then buff to high shine, being higher melting point it does need the friction of on machine or mop buffing for best effect.

Certainly resistant to handling marks, sheds water splashes well.

If you have used Canauba wax then expect the same high gloss but with a very soft past wax carrier.

 

[houtslager]

very interested in , but what colours are available, or only in clear ?

Still using Morrels dark mahogany on most stuff and a tin of ex MOD wax circa 1950 :shock: :lol: bloody good stuff wish I could find more of it,

K

 

[miles_hot]

Works a treat, have been using it for some time, use it sparingly and wait a few minutes for solvent to evaporate then buff to high shine, being higher melting point it does need the friction of on machine or mop buffing for best effect.

Certainly resistant to handling marks, sheds water splashes well.

If you have used Canauba wax then expect the same high gloss but with a very soft past wax carrier.

So if using this on a buffing system does it offer any advantages over the carnuba wax stick?

Miles

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Houtslager, just clear I'm affraid although the normal Woodwax 22 comes in several darker shades.

Miles, I'm not entirely certain of the answer to this, probably Chas or Terry would know more but I would think the main advantages would be that it should be easier to apply as it is a paste, so you shouldn't get the streaks often associated with the carnuba, also it should be harder wearing with it's Microcrystalline formula.

As Chas said though, it's important to put it on and allow the solvent (which is not a harmful chemical like in Briwax) to evaporate before buffing to achieve the best from the finish.

HTH

Richard

 

[wizer]

Ren wax is sold on it's ability to repel finger marks. So I assume the same is true of the Chestnut version.

 

[Terry Smart]

Microcrystalline Wax has a higher melting point than 'standard' waxes and hence is far more fingermark repellent.

I just wish it didn't take so long to type its name!

 

[Richard Findley]

I just wish it didn't take so long to type its name!

I agree, silly name :lol: :wink: !! I think I shall now refer to it as MC Wax (not the rapper from the early 90s before anyone says :roll: :roll:!!! )

Richard :wink:

 

[cambournepete]

I just wish it didn't take so long to type its name!

I agree, silly name :lol: :wink: !! I think I shall now refer to it as MC Wax (not the rapper from the early 90s before anyone says :roll: :roll:!!! )

Richard :wink:

And not to be applied with a Hammer...

I'll get me coat

 

[Doug B]

I bought a tin off terry on Sunday, after seeing Dave L with a tin in his mits.

I`m hoping to give it a go later today, so will report back.


Cheers.


Doug.


Edit..

Got to use the new wax on a pen, so far it seems good & i`m quite pleased with the wax.

Doug.

 

[RogerS]

It is also virtually colourless. This is a bit of ash. MC wax is on the left of the other two alleged 'clear' finishes from Sadolin.

 

[TrimTheKing]

Terry, do these waxes have a shelf life or are they long lasting?

Just working out how many to buy

 

[RogerS]

Ha! Glad you came across the picture, Mark. !!

 

[TrimTheKing]

Ha! Glad you came across the picture, Mark. !!

You're too quick for me today Roger, have I missed a joke?

Apologies if it's obvious, brain's not working today, too tired.

 

[RogerS]

You had a thread going on a good finish for ash on one of the forums IIRC. I suggested MC wax there.

Apologies if it's obvious, brain's not working today, too tired.

Cost centre No 2 not sleeping through ? :wink:

 

[TrimTheKing]

You had a thread going on a good finish for ash on one of the forums IIRC. I suggested MC wax there.

Apologies if it's obvious, brain's not working today, too tired.

Cost centre No 2 not sleeping through ? :wink:

Ahhhh, with you

Nah, he's doing okay, it was number 1 who spent the early hours of Sunday morning decorating her cot with various foodstuff's that has done me in!!!

 

[Terry Smart]

I've been away for a few days... we gave serious consideration to calling this MC Wax but didn't for exactly the reasons given above!

do these waxes have a shelf life or are they long lasting?

With the lid on, the wax should last for ages, although we don't guarantee anything more than 12 months, otherwise it gets daft...
I had a guy one time moaning that his Melamine Lacquer had gone off... he told me he'd taken a break from turning due to a heart attack and that the tin was already 'a few years old' when the had the heart attack. We discussed further and finally he told me that he hadn't been in his workshop for five years... then got upset when I said I wasn't going to replace it for free.

What I would say though is that a little of this wax goes a very long way and you don't need to use much of it, stockpiling it might not be the good idea you think it is. Sorry Richard!

 

[TrimTheKing]

Thanks Terry

I'll get the one for now then and see how much of it I can use in one go