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   CStanford_ | Jan 24, 2001 09:42pm | #1

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   Try the Garrett Wade catalog, or Woodworker's Supply. Starr Finishing in Fort Bragg, CA might also have it. Dental supply stores used to carry it as it was used in orthodontics quite frequently.

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   Geoff_G | Jan 25, 2001 04:16am | #2

   *I got some at a local candle making shop--give it a try, or try candle maker suppliers.

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   Gretchen_ | Jan 25, 2001 03:15pm | #3

   *Large craft stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby will have candlemaking supplies as the other poster suggested.

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   CStanford_ | Jan 26, 2001 12:51am | #4

   *Gretchen, mind your own bee's wax. :-)

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   PDReynolds | Jan 26, 2001 06:32pm | #5

   *If you can find a honey farm near to where you are give them a call- they'll likely give you some really cheap. Usually they sell it in 1 pound blocks. I've picked up a couple of these blocks in recent years and have found that they last forever. The woodworking supply places love to sell you tiny little pieces for lots of $$$$.

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   David_Scola | Jan 27, 2001 03:21am | #6

   *Hi Paul, I purchased my bees wax from a candle making supplier. I too am working on Sam's finish. I have a question for you. I purchased some double boiled linseed oil and gloss polyurethane to mix with the raw tung oil. I am assuming that these are okay. Could you tell me exactly what you used to mix up your finish-specifically the poly and linseed(brand names etc..)Much AppreciatedDavid Scola

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   Ian.D.Gilham. | Jan 28, 2001 03:58am | #7

   *Paul,I also used to buy mine direct from a beekeeper. To bring it to a workable consistency I used to heat it in an electric frypan until it melted, take it off the heat and stir in about one and a half times as much, by volume, pure turpentine. Stir it occasionally as it cools to stop the mixture separating. You can also add color at this stage if necessary.