ANCHORSEAL Classic Log & Lumber End Sealer - Water Based Wax Emulsion, Preven...

Having utilized the Anchorseal 2 sealer for 20+ years, I was hesitant to try the original. I was convinced by the price comparison of the Original at $114 for 5 gallons versus Anchorseal 2 for $42 per gallon. Well it is a bit early to see how this will work for the long term but I was pleasantly surprised with my first group of wood using the Anchorseal Original. I rescued a large cedar tree that was being cut down but was completely out of sealer. (Yes, I do use a lot.) I knew I would need quite a bit so I purchased the 5 gallon of Original. The tree had already been laying for about a week and a half when I applied the sealer to it. There were cracks up to 1/16" wide on the end grain of 6 or 7 chunks (wish I had "before" pictures) and I used a roller to apply the sealer in 50 degree weather. Imagine my surprise when I walked out the next day and looked at the pieces of painted wood and noticed that the cracks had been entirely shut and sealer was being squeezed out. I have never experienced this sort of phenomenon before. Usually Anchorseal 2 would do a decent job, except for oak, cherry and myrtle but I had never seen sealer make cracks completely close up like this. The Anchorseal Original goes on easily and cleans up easily as well with soap and water. It seems to be a tad thicker than Anchorseal 2 and a gallon will go farther. I think I have found a new friend to prepare green wood for drying in anticipation of may woodworking projects. The cost difference between the two is no small matter in my book. I definitely recommend this product for fellow woodworkers.

Excellent way to protect wood while it is curing!. Easy to apply and easy to clean up!

Luv this stuff. A little pricey but it save you wood from cracking on the ends.

Solid product, only issue was delivery. 2/4 of the clamps to keep the seal on busted off during delivery, leading to the product getting all over the quart and bag. Not enough to warrant a return, but enough to dock it from 5 stars. Pretty crappy that it’s so much more expensive compared to the gallon product too. Works good, had to buy this as the gallon option was barely too little, feeling gypped for the quart price, but whatever. Still a solid product.

I used it for Timber framing joints. Looks like heavy cream. Cleans up easy, dries quickly. It actually helps chisel the finish mortise or tenon.

First time I use this product and I love it

Works well to prevent or reduce wood checking as green wood dries.

Works great as usual.

Excelente producto, sella la madera perfectamente y rinde muchísimo

Great product, we ordered it to seal the ends of of freshly cut logs while we store them before using them for wood carving projects. Have only put it on and so far working great. Easy to apply, but should use outdoors. Easy cleanup with soap and water.

Applied the sealer in the heat as weather so hot. The timber was freshly cut that day. Expected to see a few cracks appearing due such hot weather but so far none. Left one piece of timber without using sealer and wood totally unusable due to cracking. So pleased l found this product

Used on wood cookies. They look fabulous. True test comes when I put them out in the yard next spring.

Product works great.