Stabilizing Resin
Stabilizing resin is a thin, heat-cured resin that is drawn deep into soft, punky or spalted wood under vacuum. Once cured, the wood becomes harder, more stable and resistant to moisture – ideal for knife handles, pen blanks, turning blanks and burl.
How wood stabilizing works
- Dry the wood blanks thoroughly.
- Submerge in stabilizing resin and pull a vacuum in a vacuum chamber until bubbling stops.
- Soak, then wrap and cure in an oven at the recommended temperature.
FAQ
Can I combine stabilised wood with epoxy?
Yes – stabilised blanks are often cast in deep pour resin to make hybrid blanks.
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