Wood Finish & Wood Polish

[Mike Johnson]

I have been making some different compounds for friction polish and paste wood finishes.
I was looking for some containers to put these different compounds in and ran across
some petroleum jelly containers at the Dollar Store. The containers are about the right
size for holding the different paste and finishes I have been making. I was wondering if
anyone has had success with using petroleum jelly in any wood finishes.

 

[Clifton C]

Mike, I find a lot of good container like stuff in the camping section, something like this might work for you...
http://www.coghlans.com/products/squeeze-tubes-7605a

I found these, but would have to look for a less expensive place for purchase...
https://www.rei.com/product/892693/nalgene-straight-side-jar-2-fl-oz

I use 4 ounce canning jars to decant my oil finishes into (Ball Mason jars, two part top) I know glass jars don't mix with concrete floors,
but so far so good.

Sorry Mike, just reread your post, no, I've never used P/J as any kind of wood finish, I did read about a "life hack" whatever that is, where they said you could use Spam as a furniture polish...Wrong in so many ways...

 

[Bill Boehme]

Petroleum jelly never dries or cures so it seems like it would only be useful for a product with that characteristic. I personally think that it wouldn't be a good idea. I envision petroleum jelly causing a polish or finish to become a dust catcher.

 

[Bill Boehme]

I did read about a "life hack" whatever that is, where they said you could use Spam as a furniture polish...

Finally, a good use for Spam.

 

[john lucas]

I love spam. Of course it's a delicasy in Hawaii. Never thought about using it as furniture polish. I have to wonder what kind of mind would even think of that. Perhaps if you grill it the char marks would make a good abrasive.
I'm with Al. I don't think Petroleum jelly would make a good finish.

 

[Bill Boehme]

I love spam. Of course it's a delicasy in Hawaii. Never thought about using it as furniture polish. I have to wonder what kind of mind would even think of that. Perhaps if you grill it the char marks would make a good abrasive.
I'm with Al. I don't think Petroleum jelly would make a good finish.

Here in Texas, armadillo has nudged out Spam as the meat of choice. I'm surprised that possum isn't the favorite in Tennessee.

 

[John Torchick]

Armadillo- possum on half shell. My TN wife was always kidded about eating possum. Seen them crawling out of too many dead things.
Trivia- auto shop owner said PJ is great for vinyl tops.

 

[Joe Greiner]

Wrap glass jars with clear packing tape. It won't keep the glass from breaking, but at least the broken pieces are constrained. With enough layers, it can also be waterproof.

 

[Bill Boehme]

Possum isn't too bad, but the fat is sort of tacky like wood glue. Probably good for greasing a lot of things. If anybody wants to know, armadillo tastes sort of like rattlesnake which is often mistaken for chicken except for the difference in bones. I'm not positive, but I think that I did eat armadillo once.

 

[John Taliaferro]

I find nothing wrong with pork ribs cooked right . Ive been using a mixture of paint thinner 10 oz, poly 3 oz and linseed oil 6 oz ,let it dry for a week or so and buff .