Re: Which wax paper to order?
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I've been very happy with the 48" roll of freezer paper from Uline, ( Freezer Paper Roll - 48" x 1,100' S-15678 - Uline ) it has a polyethylene coating on one side instead of wax. It's very non-stick and water/finish resistant, and no risk of contaminating any finish with wax. It's also more durable than wax paper, we often reuse it until it's too dirty and then use it on the floor under glue-ups/finishing.
Rainger Pinney
860.798.3393
Whelp, at work I bought some of the McMaster wax paper for 3d prints that we dipped in a tub of Cyanoacrylate to seal them, we would dip them then rest them on ply plates with screws on top of the paper to keep it from dripping on everything.?
Not sure which version I bought but can check when I am back at work next week, so doesn¡¯t help you now but can tell you that it would be more than adequate for your use. I wouldn¡¯t buy anything from uline¡
I have been using builders paper mostly because I got it at the thrift store for a $1, it¡¯s cheap and works good enough for the glue drips
On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:15 PM, tom@... wrote:
?Alright, here's a potentially strange question: Are there any strong opinions or sage insights regarding wax paper?
My intended use would include the following:
-- Protecting the top of my FAT500S when performing glue-ups and epoxy work
-- Protecting the top of my FAT500S when performing painting/finishing tasks
-- Placing in between project parts that are ostensibly "dry", but perhaps still somewhat "green" and not fully cured
-- Wrapping flat objects for transport (cabinet doors, storm doors, storm windows, etc...)
The top on the FAT500S is ~46" x 82", so my sense would be to order a 48" wide roll. I'm trying to not be precious about the top, but I'd also like to avoid spending time sanding/scraping glue/epoxy and finish/paint drips off the surface.?
Going to the usual suspects, Uline and McMaster-Carr both offer waxed paper rolls.
? ? ?-- The Uline product is listed as 30lb Kraft paper with a wax coating on both sides, bringing it to a total 43lb weight. The product is only available in 1500 ft rolls that weigh 225 lbs (oof!)??
? ? ?-- McMaster-Carr offers the waxed paper in much more manageable 500 ft rolls, in two flavors:??
? ? ? ? ? -- "Wax-Coated", ?4.5 mil, $125 for a 500 ft roll. Listed as potentially leaving a wax residue on objects it touches.?
? ? ? ? ? -- "Wax-Embedded", 3.5 mil, $110 for a 500 ft roll. Listed as not leaving a wax residue on surfaces it would touch.?
My sense is to go with the "Wax Coated" 500 ft roll from McMcaster-Carr, but I'm terribly curious to hear if there are any strong opinions out there relating to wax paper, or if there are alternative products I should consider (butcher paper?). Any input would be appreciated.?
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Tom Gensmer
Heritage Home Renewals, LLC
Minneapolis, MN
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