wouldwurker Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Not sure if this is one of those things that is talked about more than is actually practiced, but I've been using the glass marble air displacement method in my cans of finish and it really does work great. Bought the bag at Michaels for $2 or something like that. Been using the same can of ARS and Butcher Block for a few months now. Good as new. I keep the marbles in my finishing cabinet and add a few each time I pour out some finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 How many marbles can you put in before they come cascading out all over your workbench when you try to pour out some finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 Ha. Gravity does a pretty good job of keeping them in there. Not sure I've ever tilted a can more than 45 degrees when pouring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I'd heard of that somewhere before. Seems like a good idea Vin. Might need a colander to catch them as well as a paint filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I've used small, cleaned crushed granite rocks for decades. The only reason is that we have an abandoned rock quarry on our property. They hit water they couldn't keep up with to pump out, and left. They also left us big piles of different sizes of crushed stone, not to mention maybe an acre and a half of the best swimming hole ever. Only photo I can find below:http://www.starbornhavanese.com/images/2009_07_15_Kings_Quarry.jpgIn that back corner to the right is a 22' high cliff over 22' deep water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 The marble/rock thing was discussed earlier and I meant to ask then. When you pour some out of the can and into a useable container, do you pour any remaining unused back into the original container. If so, it would seem that you are exposing more of the liquid to the oxygen, thus defeating the purpose. If not, it would be very wasteful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 I was looking forward to making a brain comment here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 When you pour some out of the can and into a useable container, do you pour any remaining unused back into the original container. I pour out as much as I need. I don't return finish to the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've heard of this being done but don't believe I have ever had the need. I've been using the same can of ARS satin for four months and have never had any crusty build up, film on top, nothing. Maybe since I use it almost weekly, it doesn't ever have the chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've heard of this being done but don't believe I have ever had the need. I've been using the same can of ARS satin for four months and have never had any crusty build up, film on top, nothing. Maybe since I use it almost weekly, it doesn't ever have the chance? It'll gradually get more viscous. I bet if you opened a brand new can you'd be surprised how much thinner it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 A much simpler solution is buy a propane torch and release a few seconds into the container before closing. Propane is heavier than air and will settle on top of the finish. You won't have the mess of marbles (unless you smoke) and one bottle will probably last a lifetime. I've done this for over a decade with Waterlox and works great. Second thing is never put leftover finish back in the container. Those few ounces aren't worth trying to save because they've already started curing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted May 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 A propane torch is much simpler than marbles? Remind me never to play marbles with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I've been using the CO2 with success. I even get a little pressure relief when I open the can. Pressure out of the can, that is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastyboy Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 I've used small, cleaned crushed granite rocks for decades. The only reason is that we have an abandoned rock quarry on our property. They hit water they couldn't keep up with to pump out, and left. They also left us big piles of different sizes of crushed stone, not to mention maybe an acre and a half of the best swimming hole ever. Only photo I can find below:http://www.starbornhavanese.com/images/2009_07_15_Kings_Quarry.jpg In that back corner to the right is a 22' high cliff over 22' deep water. now that looks cool, any fish populating in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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