beeswax

[yomomma]

when you come up with a good idea to cut it up.
I'm thinking a sharp wide chisel with a sledge hammer or a splitting axe with a sledge hammer , what say you?

Going to pull out my old chainsaw, see if still goes.

 

[gnmontey]

What about Cheese wax

As far as I can tell Cheese wax is Bees wax?

M

 

[yomomma]

As far as I can tell Cheese wax is Bees wax?

M

Nope. formulation of paraffin and microcrystalline wax, food grade coloring

 

[Donny Fenn1]

What is beeswax used for? Was going to start keeping this year, and have never heard of a gun-related application. Very cool to hear, though. Thx

Aside from the uses mentioned above, it is a fantastic water proofer for leather gloves and shoes. Some guys will also use it on cotton/canvas pants for upland bird hunting.
Don't use it on goretex lined leather boots it will clog the material.

 

[gnmontey]

Nope. formulation of paraffin and microcrystalline wax, food grade coloring

So the same stuff they use for canning jams etc?

M

 

[Dragonsfire]

no the jarring stuff is harder and pure paraffin, used to buy it by the box.

 

[yomomma]

So the same stuff they use for canning jams etc?

M

Paraffin is the bulk. Other waxes and softeners are added so that elasticity is added to the paraffin

 

[gnmontey]

when you come up with a good idea to cut it up.
I'm thinking a sharp wide chisel with a sledge hammer or a splitting axe with a sledge hammer , what say you?

You guys are talking about that boat keel correct? Not wax.

M

 

[35Wailin]

I paid $10/lb last fall from a local beekeeper

 

[yomomma]

You guys are talking about that boat keel correct? Not wax.

M

Yes sir

 

[gnmontey]

My first go at extracting beeswax from hive frame cappings.



Strange colour eh. Looks more like cheese or butter or something?

I may have found a supply of free beeswax! Got the cappings from a cousin who can't be bothered with the wax aspect.

M

 

[LeroyvdH]

Use a piece of PVC pipe and a dowel for your mold.. I believe there is a sticky on Castbollits on this

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?58-Boolit-Lube-!

found it

 

[gnmontey]

Use a piece of PVC pipe and a dowel for your mold.. I believe there is a sticky on Castbollits on this

http://castboolits.gunloads.com/forumdisplay.php?58-Boolit-Lube-!

found it

Thanks!!!!

M

 

[tigrr]

Talk to bee keepers and the 2nd's bees wax goes for much cheaper. 20 lbs for 25 bucks. The crud in it goes to the bottom of the pot when melted. It has bee parts and pieces in it.
Why clean bees wax is so expensive is it is used by the pharmaceutical companies as a carrier for creams. The stuff with too much chemical residue is sold for other uses.

 

[gnmontey]

the 2nd's bees wax goes for much cheaper.

What is "2nd's bees wax"?

M

 

[gnmontey]

Use a piece of PVC pipe and a dowel for your mold..

Here she is. My bullet lube mold. My Magma Star uses solid sticks so I didn't have to putz with the dowel.



Those 1” ID plastic nipples just happen to screw into a 1 1/4” hole slick as can be. How lucky is that!

And how lucky is it to just happen to have a 1 1/4” drill bit! Unheard of, that never happens.

Now to decide on a lube recipe and try it out.

M

 

[LeroyvdH]

Man on a mission.. Gotta love it when it comes together

 

[TPK]

I was told that if being used as a flux when casting, a wax toilet ring works just as well and is much cheaper.

 

[yomomma]

I was told that if being used as a flux when casting, a wax toilet ring works just as well and is much cheaper.

Very few toilet seals are bees wax anymore

 

[tigrr]

What is "2nd's bees wax"?

M

Mine has all the crud in the bottom 1/4 inch. But it cost $20 for 25 lbs.