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02-01-2004, 03:57 PM

Is anyone out there who has info about peg? as far as I know it must be akin to antifreeze, it comes in a block and you dissolve it in water.
Is it safe?
art

02-01-2004, 05:25 PM

? Haven't heard about that one? will be interesting to see the answers! ???

02-01-2004, 05:38 PM

Art,
I have heard about PEG and for some reason or the other I remember that it very dangerous. I seem to remember that it contains arsnic or some other dont know where I read it but I remember that it wasent good. I will research it more and let you know.
Colin

Gergie · 02-01-2004, 06:13 PM

Hi, I used it many years ago. I got it at a woodcarving store in Minneapolis. It was a wax with polyethylene glycol. It worked well but took a lot of time to do. It also discolored the ends of the wood. Like any chemical be careful with it. Gergie,

Kenny_S · 02-01-2004, 06:40 PM

A lot of turners used PEG when turning Green wood. It was water soluble and it kept the green wood from checking! Penetration was good and the turners continuely submerged the project between turnings. Like all chemicals, they are dangerous if mishandled.

02-01-2004, 03:57 PM	#1
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	PEG solution? Is anyone out there who has info about peg? as far as I know it must be akin to antifreeze, it comes in a block and you dissolve it in water. Is it safe? art

02-01-2004, 05:25 PM	#2
Hi_Ho_Sliver Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PEG solution? ? Haven't heard about that one? will be interesting to see the answers! ???

02-01-2004, 05:38 PM	#3
colin_partridge Guest Posts: n/a	Re: PEG solution? Art, I have heard about PEG and for some reason or the other I remember that it very dangerous. I seem to remember that it contains arsnic or some other dont know where I read it but I remember that it wasent good. I will research it more and let you know. Colin

02-01-2004, 06:13 PM	#4
Gergie Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Posts: 60	Re: PEG solution? Hi, I used it many years ago. I got it at a woodcarving store in Minneapolis. It was a wax with polyethylene glycol. It worked well but took a lot of time to do. It also discolored the ends of the wood. Like any chemical be careful with it. Gergie,

02-01-2004, 06:40 PM	#5
Kenny_S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South East Kansas Posts: 766	Re: PEG solution? A lot of turners used PEG when turning Green wood. It was water soluble and it kept the green wood from checking! Penetration was good and the turners continuely submerged the project between turnings. Like all chemicals, they are dangerous if mishandled. __________________ Safety first, then enjoy carving! Ken Caney, Ks

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