Dr Rot,
I have two old wood jointer planes, 28" and 32", that have what I believe are patches of mold and dry rot on the sides. Planes are completely dry and structurally sound; the mold and rot are cosmetic problems. Should the infected areas be treated to stop further deterioration? I could cut out the infected areas and patch in new wood but this would detract from the overall appearance of these old planes.
Mike R.

Mike:

Sure, our Clear Penetrating Epoxy Sealer (CPES) will penetrate and preserve the wood. Just scrape it clean and brush it on. A couple of coats would be best. It gives the wood the same color as a coat of clear varnish, so if that is an issue I would just clean all the wood and coat it, the good and the bad. No cutting or replacing necessary.

Our 2-pint unit should be plenty for what you want to do. Re-cap the cans tightly after using and it will keep for a few years and still be useable. We sell it in a Warm Weather formula and a Cold Weather formula. The Warm Weather formula is a little less expensive ($23.29 + UPS ship) and will be fine if you are working at temps above 50 degrees. All products are in stock.

Doc

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