Aaron asked: Where do you get the paraffin?  I imaging it takes a lot to
treat.
And what sort of apparatus does one use to heat the paraffin?  I imagine the
operation could be quite hazardous (both from a personal injury POV and
regarding fires)!


Yes, Aaron, initial set up is expensive!  Then very cheap per box.
Paraffin is available from Mann Lake, but can be found cheaper from
candlemaking or other chemical supply houses.  Ditto for the pine rosin (2-3
parts wax: 1 part rosin).  In Australia they use paraffin cut with
microcrystalline wax.

There are various ways of heating--electric (my favorite), propane, or oil.
Yes, can be hazardous if not well designed.  We have learned the hard way
from several fires.

I will soon publish a thorough article on the subject with photos and
designs from around the world and across the country.

Randy Oliver

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