bees wax?

[moose]

I was in the dungeon tonight and as I was cleaning the leftovers from my trusty VL I noticed a few bubbles coming from the aircap and nozzle when I was backflushing.

Having had bad experiences with using teflon tape type thread sealer on delicate equipment at work I am reluctant to use it. I have seen references to using beeswax to seal the threads. Anyone here tried/used this?? If so what might be some local type places to try to procure said item????? Or is there another option for me to consider?

No real issues that I noticed while spraying but I know this area should be sealed for maxamum effiecency.......

Tim

[blinddog 99]

Mr. Moose, beeswax is great for this, use very little. I recall getting some in Hobby Lobby in a small stick form. It goes a long way. I would definitely stay away from teflon tape. Also, before beeswax, a brass fine brush, looks like a toothbrush with brass bristles, gently over the threads with a little solvent relative to what you're using.

Whit, please chime in, you are the professor here!

BTW, I apologize on the templates I owe you, I will work hard to get em out this weekend, been up to my arse with my business, please bear with me.

[moose]

Scott,
Thanks. I did not see it listed on the hobby lobby website so I will just have to make a road trip. Got ya covered onthe brass brush. Got a few in the tool box just for that type of use. What about using parafin wax like they use for sealing jars for canning???

No problem on the templetes just whenever you get the time... As you can see from my practice efforts I am still just a little ways from using them:wink2:

Tim

[Whit]

Since bee's are a farm animal (so to speak) most
"Feed & Seed" supplys carry bee supplies !!!
In the event that fails,,, try your local hardware
store !!! Ask for a "Wax Donut" !!! This is a lil
item that goes between your *throne and sewer
line,,, some real nice wax tho !!!
Don't let them offer coffee with that,,, not that
kind of donut !!! This is wax,,, and really sticks
in your teeth,,, hot coffee does help remove tho !!!
If all else fails,,, try a candle making supply (hobby)
shop,,, arts n crafts supplys,,, etc.,,, but personally,,,
I've got a donut I've been using for about a year
now and there's still quite a bit left !!!
-
BTW,,, you'll find it in the plumbing dept !!!
*= toilet bowl

[moose]

:banghead: That type of donut I have many incounters with. Did not think of using the waxform one of those:banghead: that is why I come here:hail: :hail: :hail: never a failure for an answer.....and most of the time they even make sense:wink2:

Thanks Guys

Tim

[Skids]

i gotta ask...why not use teflon?

[Skids]

i found beeswax in honey too....just a thought..hehehee!!

[JimmyG]

I've got some hard beeswax sticks that I use for threads on alot of stuff, big paint guns included, but Whit is trippin' me out on the "throne donut"....
Funny thing is that last week I changed out a 10 year old throne in our master bath, and while looking at the new donut, I was thinking wow, what else could I use this for?....Softer and stickier than my hard stick beeswax, but sure looks real similar basic beeswax wise.....and parafin wax ain't the same.....
Thanks Whit...ya never cease to amaze me with old school tricks.....

[blinddog 99]

As you've used teflon tape for air connections, remember how it shreds and strings? If you remove a fitting, you have to strip it off and put new stuff on. If you are using it on your air cap, you run a risk of having tiny bits break off and clog the airbrush, or, having a small strand hang down inside the aircap and mess up the airflow. And you have the hassle of scraping it off the threads every time you clean your brush. You could use it, but a quick wipe with wax (actually for daily cleaning, I usually just use a paper towel with a little mineral oil) is quick and easy and gets the job done. Teflon tape is just fussy is all. (just my $ .02)

[moose]

As Dog stated the reason I would shy away from usint the teflon tape is plugging of the ports inthe head assembly. I work with some small air lines used in instrumentation at work. If you aren't extremely careful when applying the tape you can get aa strand that will easily plug a hole the size of an airbrush. So off to the hardware store for a $.99 ring...

Tim

[Whit]

Mine stays in tha box (no dust)
and in tha fridge (works better cool)
till I need it,,, an for some reason,,,
nobody ever bothers it:partyalone:

[Skids]

hehehee...sounds like Whit's overclocking his airbrush!!

[CarsonsChaos]

Check a sewing store or section of the store.
Don't know what they use it for but they should have it.
Hobby lobby for example.

[jason prouty]

any old skaters on here got a bar of Mr. Zog's sex wax, it works great!

[Skids]

i just tried it and ear wax works great!

[Clem]

I have bees wax that I mix with linseed oil to treat iron for rust. Guess I'll have to try that or get a ring for the airbrush.

Don't stop now folks. Keep the suggestions coming.

Thanks

Clem