Re: [Harp-L] Sealing wood comb




I agree, soaking something into the wood is better. Wood cells dry up after the tree is cut, they are emptied of their moisture. They expand and contract as moisture swells them or as they dry out and empty again. Covering/coating the wood to create a thin barrier of something may eventually fail if the barrier isn't thick or durable enough.


Try soaking wood combs in mineral oil for a week, rub off excess, and sand flat. Soak again, rub off excess oil. Works for me.

Regards,

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-----Original Message----- From: Tom Halchak
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:23 PM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Sealing wood comb


I believe that sealing a wood comb is not about what you put ON the wood but
rather what you put IN the wood.  Ideally you want something that will soak
into and be absorbed by the wood so that all the pores are sealed.  In that
regard, I have been using Shellac.  It is very easy to work with and has
been used for decades as a wood finish.  It is all natural and has been
approved by the USDA for use in foods.  In the past three years + I have
sealed over 1,500 wood combs with shellac and have had very positive
results.



Tom Halchak

www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com

Clearwater, FL







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