My finishes of choice are either a self-mixed varnish/oil/solvent or one of the Tried & True products. I use very small quantities at a time (measure by teaspoons) from the source containers and find that the varnishes begin to polymerize before the can is even half empty. I purchase the smallest cans available but at $15-$20 a can it's frustrating. I'm thinking I want to remove the oxygen from the container to hold off the polymerization but don't want to go the Bloxygen route. Maybe this is a "duh" question that could go either way...
Has anyone transferred the finish to Ball jars and used the vacuum accessory from Foodsaver to pull out the air in the container and seal it after each use? I've got a vacuum pump already and the Foodsaver accessory and hose is about the cost of one bottle of Bloxygen.
Anyone try it and have it work or not work?
Has anyone transferred the finish to Ball jars and used the vacuum accessory from Foodsaver to pull out the air in the container and seal it after each use? I've got a vacuum pump already and the Foodsaver accessory and hose is about the cost of one bottle of Bloxygen.
Anyone try it and have it work or not work?
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