Using Abatron Epoxies To Consolidate and Strengthen Old Wood
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- We normally work only on turn of the century windows, but that doesn’t mean it’s our only talent. It happens that we use a name brand epoxy called Abatron in our window work that is really versatile - malleable, able to be shaped with knives, chisels, sandpaper, planes and even routers, and it was just the product to bring these little crowns back to life.
In this and the upcoming series of videos, I am able to extract some of the microskills that I use every time I put this product to work, skills and lessons that are hard to catch otherwise.
So even though it’s not windows, I hope you’ll be able to take this information I’m sharing and apply it to your old house/building projects and possibly put back into service items others might have thought were a loss.
Give me your feedback and ask questions in the comments below because I love to answer your questions. Thank you for watching.
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Your video is better than the one from the manufacturer. Thanks for sharing.
From another video I also learned that the wood filler can be applied to the damaged area while it is still sticky from the liquid wood application.
Nice work, by the way!
Thank you for commenting. I was trying to put something together that was useful. I’m glad it was helpful.
Sweet setup for the Abatron! Pumps are impressive. That stuff is fabulous!
I thought folks might like to see my little Abatron toolbox. I like keeping all the stuff together I’m one place.
Great job on those pieces, BTW. They’ll last a looong time!
Just used the WoodEpox on some rotted wood on my back deck. It worked like a dream, dried to a wood color, but dahm that stuff is expensive!
I think it would be good idea to use a clean cup for each time you mix the liquid epoxy. This would prevent any contamination issues that could cause the epoxy not to be as effective or possibly fail. There are also silicone non stick mixing cups available that can be reused.
Couldn’t find the Next step video?
Great video. My big question was answered below. You used the liquid as a lubricant to spread the filler part to keep it from sticking to the putty knife. Got my kit yesterday and heading out to do a repair on the pool house today.
The reason he grabs the part A and part B of the epoxy in different hands is you are not suppose to mix the two. ( except what you're gong to use) don't put your hand in the part A container then put the same hand in the container with part B
Thanks. That’s exactly right.
In my working with the epoxy, it seems pretty dry. I noticed you brush on some Liquid Wood as you are working with the epoxy. Does that make the epoxy more workable and easier to spread and contour? Or is there another reason to do that?
I call that “buttering the WoodEpox” and think I have that coming up in a subsequent video. Since the liquidwood and the WoodEpox are the same chemicals, they mix together quite nicely. I’ve found that it eliminates the need for any other additional solvents one might use to compensate for the dryness.
Steve-
Did I miss the prep? Did you wire brush the wood? Thanks for the lesson. I've never used the product - I can see the application is good!
thx
hp
HP, hey there, there wasn’t much prep on those, other than a little bit of crusty old paint that hadn’t fallen off yet. It was all sun damage, no fungal rot to get rid of. Therefore the main treatment was first consolidating all the wood fibers with the LiquidWood and then building up with the WoodEpox. There are other times where more prep is necessary like with massive rot, But not this time.
@@WoodWindowMakeover Thanks for reply, Steve.
Keep up the Good Work!
How dies it hold up over time on those thin coats? I'd think it would work better for deeper holes. What climate?
South Florida hot and humid. The trick is the liquid wood that locks everything together. Very permanent repair.
how thick can it go the liquid wood ? Thanks 🙏
what size dispensing pump are you using????? AND where did you purchase it? am currently using it on a porch deck and plinth and capitols. thx
Just found the pumps on Abatron's website. FYI, the shipping cost is more than the pumps.
The the squirt nozzle come with the product?
Yes
What is the equivalent in the uk ? Anyone know ?
I hope someone chimes in. I see others in the UK on Instagram who use an epoxy from time to time, but I’m not sure the name of the product. I also think that Abatron products may be available in the UK
You can get it here in the UK. Amazon sell it
I got mine via Amazon. They ship worldwide. Usually I shop locally, but it’s a bit of a drive to the hardware store over in Pasadena California where I know for a fact that they carry it. Not all merchants carry it (they’ll try to sell you a knock off by Minwax that, in my opinion, isn’t as good) - for those instances Amazon is my go-to merchant.
Looks like a "Lego block" creation. They looked better with the natural "weathered" look. ....O' Well........
I get you're on site but at least sand them
Naw man you gotta leave them rough, rub some dirt on them, back over them with your car and then paint them. For real.