Loving the 5 Minute videos, No long chatty stuff, just down and Dirt A+, now its Time for a video on Making Fixing Waxes, with Store bought and Natural Found in Wild Materials. 8)
Keep in mind that although canvas ponchos are very durable, waxed canvas does not breathe well at all! Prolonged time inside a canvas poncho can turn into a sauna session! Great for making Hobbit tents tho!
My go to for canvas is Sno-seal. It’s made for leather goods like footwear, but it’s amazing on canvas. Cheap, effective and easy. Rub the paste on, and heat with hairdryer or heat gun. Works awesome. Take care.
Read my mind Dave! I was just looking to order some Fixin wax from SRO to do a pack a friend gave me. I had it out in the rain and water seeped in. Great timing for this video!
Dave, love the videos and am grateful for all you share! Your audio is weaker than in the past. I believe you need a better mic. Even with my volume turned up, it's hard to hear. Thanks for all you do. Steve H.
My father was 11B then changed his MOS to 12B (combat engineer), served for 23 years. My mom is from Korea, old school w/old country remedies that work... one of them is fixing a stiff zipper with candle wax! Good lookin' out.
Great tip I do mine out in the sun and I do even nylon too leather everything on days like we had this summer and it sinks right in I put a thick layer and just let it sit and sink in the sun ! Oh and paraffin don't work as good as you know ! Take care brother
It can sometimes. The more you can impregnate the fabric with the wax, the less likely you are to get a leak. If you're in a wet environment for an extended time it might be worth doing. The risk would be having the wax rub off onto something you don't want it on. Waxed fabrics don't breath well so getting wax on your tighty whities can make for a very uncomfortable excursion and it's quite difficult to get off of fabrics, especially cotton.
Nice! I have a question... it’s been a year since you waterproofed the bottom of the canvas backpack with flex seal. How has that held up? What are your views on its effectiveness? Please let us know.
I have used a similar beeswax based product on a cordura bag of mine. The material does not absorb the wax very well so the wax tends to sit on the surface rather than in the fabric. This worked fine for what I needed at the time but the wax rubbed off very quickly and within a month of heavy use, it was nearly gone. I will say that the cordura is not as frizzy as it was and it still has that nice piney smell to it.
From what I remember of middle school science class, the wax in it's solid state does not ignite until it is melted into liquid and begins to vaporize. I believe this means that under some prolonged exposure to flame, yes it would burn, but not burst into flames. I'm definitely going to be testing this out tonight!
Similar yes, but not the same. Minkoil is a petroleum based product so while it does do a good job of waterproofing, more natural products like beeswax, olive oil and tree oils will be kinder on the fabrics and in my opinion smell infinitly better!
Maybe a weird question, but what is the 'Cloth' material itself? Is it Cotton, or Linen? … been thinking about making some of my own gear (so that i can make it the way i want it; sometimes for traditional sake), and some of the things i am thinking off would be 'oil or waxed' cloth, but cloth is just so generic (i think? non native English speaker) that i would love to know what type of fabric it really is?
That's a great question! Here in the states the word canvas almost always refers to a 100% cotton fabric. Back in the day this wasn't the case. Canvas used to be a hemp product or would sometimes refer to a cotton and wool blend. Nowadays it's possible to find some of this "true" canvas material being made and sold in artisan shops and restoration/reinactment towns like colonial Williamsburg but it is very rare and quite pricey. Waxed cotton canvas has served me well enough that I haven't felt the need to try anything different.
I would imagine, a besswax and Parafin based Vaseline mix would be great for this? At least thats the first thing that springs to mind when you said oil based mix. Not sure if you have Vaseline in the US? Anyway thanks Dave, another great tip :)
Petroleum based products mixed with the wax can work very well for waterproofing, but they do have their drawbacks. If you are willing to give your pack some TLC every 6 months or so, the products with more natural oils tend to be kinder to the canvas, environment, and your skin. They also have that lovely natural smell that beats the socks off vasaline!
i make some "fixin wax" out of beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils that vary but usually use lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, tea tree, peppermint, neem, pine, sandalwood, and/or cedar oil
Have an old oilcloth duster I bought as a raincoat. Occasionally I will soak it in cold water and white vinegar when the wax gets thin and let drip dry. Then I use this method instead of the stuff that smells like chemical based oils along with a hair dryer. Works great. No fabric rot or mold etc I use an oil that won't rot and is antibacterial in nature such as coconut oil. Great leather conditioner too
Great tip Dave. As a 3D tournament archer I always used that wax on my bow strings. They are waterproof and last a very long time. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for another good video. A simple but useful tip. I always have 5 minutes for Dave!
Always!
Don't forget the inside areas of the side bottle holder pockets. Thanks Dave this series is a definite winner!
Dave I know you're busy. I hope you're enjoying life! Take some time for yourself!!!
The 5 minute videos are a hit. Thanks Dave.
Thanks again Dave your a rolemodel to my survival experience. Thanks for everything.
Thanks Dave. They sell "dubbing wax" here in England for that purpose, it's popular for hats and coats etc. Cheers
Perfect timing for an old ems 4500 hiking pack that needed cleaning and then, reproofing.
Thanks!
Loving the 5 Minute videos, No long chatty stuff, just down and Dirt A+, now its Time for a video on Making Fixing Waxes, with Store bought and Natural Found in Wild Materials. 8)
Fix-in wax is back in stock at Dave's store. I just ordered 3. Thanks Dave.
I like how you said you don’t have to buy anything and you can make everything yourself!
Thank you Dave, need to do my canvas tent and was looking around for something to do it with. Now I know what I am going to use.
I've been wanting a canvas poncho but was holding off until I researched waterproofing so I'm good to go now. Thanks Dave
Keep in mind that although canvas ponchos are very durable, waxed canvas does not breathe well at all! Prolonged time inside a canvas poncho can turn into a sauna session! Great for making Hobbit tents tho!
Great job Dave thank you for your knowledge and expertise
Another good reminder I've gotten today, thanks Dave!
Thank you Dave. Great fast video.
My go to for canvas is Sno-seal. It’s made for leather goods like footwear, but it’s amazing on canvas. Cheap, effective and easy. Rub the paste on, and heat with hairdryer or heat gun. Works awesome. Take care.
another great 5 minute video dave keep up the good work
Read my mind Dave! I was just looking to order some Fixin wax from SRO to do a pack a friend gave me. I had it out in the rain and water seeped in. Great timing for this video!
Loved the video hope to see more blacksmithing
Dave, love the videos and am grateful for all you share! Your audio is weaker than in the past. I believe you need a better mic. Even with my volume turned up, it's hard to hear. Thanks for all you do.
Steve H.
Not to mention, your hands will be nice and moisturized after rubbing all that fixin' wax into the fabric!
Outdoor Dauber and the misses will appreciate that! 😉👍
Great video, thanks for the information and greetings from Peru
I need to reproof my old pup tents. Thanks for reminding me.
My father was 11B then changed his MOS to 12B (combat engineer), served for 23 years. My mom is from Korea, old school w/old country remedies that work... one of them is fixing a stiff zipper with candle wax! Good lookin' out.
Thanks, Dave! I have an immediate need. Unfortunately SRO is sold out of Fixin Wax :-(
Jeff Glover try find Sno-seal in the shoe section. It’s amazing on canvas!
Great tip I do mine out in the sun and I do even nylon too leather everything on days like we had this summer and it sinks right in I put a thick layer and just let it sit and sink in the sun ! Oh and paraffin don't work as good as you know ! Take care brother
Thanks for the info Dave
David Canterbury what happened to the mountain man breakfast video?!
Enjoyed and a thumbs up also
Love these “5 Minute” videos.
Question about waxing a canvas, would it ever make sense to wax the inside of a bag or sack?
It can sometimes. The more you can impregnate the fabric with the wax, the less likely you are to get a leak. If you're in a wet environment for an extended time it might be worth doing. The risk would be having the wax rub off onto something you don't want it on. Waxed fabrics don't breath well so getting wax on your tighty whities can make for a very uncomfortable excursion and it's quite difficult to get off of fabrics, especially cotton.
Great vid. Seems like a large pack would use quite a bit of wax
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👍THANKS Dave
Great video. Thank you.
I really like this series
Sounds almost like the quick recipe I use for an easy beeswax lip balm
THANK YOU
Nice!
I have a question... it’s been a year since you waterproofed the bottom of the canvas backpack with flex seal. How has that held up? What are your views on its effectiveness? Please let us know.
Just what I did on my new pack works great
Very good. Thank you very much
Hey Dave, enjoyed the video. I was wondering if I can use Snow-Seal for this since I have a lot of it?
Trusting your bag to be waterproof is very important here in the swamp world.
Wonder if it would be possible to use fixin wax on cordura fabrics. Thanks dave
I have used a similar beeswax based product on a cordura bag of mine. The material does not absorb the wax very well so the wax tends to sit on the surface rather than in the fabric. This worked fine for what I needed at the time but the wax rubbed off very quickly and within a month of heavy use, it was nearly gone. I will say that the cordura is not as frizzy as it was and it still has that nice piney smell to it.
Can you use surfboard wax
What brand was the blanket on top of the pack?
Really cool🙂👍🏻 One question though.... would this make your pack a giant candle wick? Flammable?
From what I remember of middle school science class, the wax in it's solid state does not ignite until it is melted into liquid and begins to vaporize. I believe this means that under some prolonged exposure to flame, yes it would burn, but not burst into flames. I'm definitely going to be testing this out tonight!
Canvas is flammable, waxed or Not don't put it in the fire lol
I've missed bacon grease and beeswax for wooden projects, would this work the same way?
love the new series
What if you melt that down and paint it on with a brush?
I feel this is more of a Water Resistance process, than a water proofing.
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Does Mink Oil provide a similar result? I've been using that for years
Similar yes, but not the same. Minkoil is a petroleum based product so while it does do a good job of waterproofing, more natural products like beeswax, olive oil and tree oils will be kinder on the fabrics and in my opinion smell infinitly better!
Maybe a weird question, but what is the 'Cloth' material itself? Is it Cotton, or Linen? … been thinking about making some of my own gear (so that i can make it the way i want it; sometimes for traditional sake), and some of the things i am thinking off would be 'oil or waxed' cloth, but cloth is just so generic (i think? non native English speaker) that i would love to know what type of fabric it really is?
That's a great question! Here in the states the word canvas almost always refers to a 100% cotton fabric. Back in the day this wasn't the case. Canvas used to be a hemp product or would sometimes refer to a cotton and wool blend. Nowadays it's possible to find some of this "true" canvas material being made and sold in artisan shops and restoration/reinactment towns like colonial Williamsburg but it is very rare and quite pricey. Waxed cotton canvas has served me well enough that I haven't felt the need to try anything different.
Excellent. 👍👍😎
Is that’s Duluth pack??
I would imagine, a besswax and Parafin based Vaseline mix would be great for this? At least thats the first thing that springs to mind when you said oil based mix. Not sure if you have Vaseline in the US? Anyway thanks Dave, another great tip :)
Vasaline is a brand name petroleum jelly is the generic name for it, tomato vs tamato kinda thing ;-)
orgoneheart - Think more like olive oil rather than petrol jelly...
Petroleum based products mixed with the wax can work very well for waterproofing, but they do have their drawbacks. If you are willing to give your pack some TLC every 6 months or so, the products with more natural oils tend to be kinder to the canvas, environment, and your skin. They also have that lovely natural smell that beats the socks off vasaline!
What is that pack??? I love it.
I wonder if dubbin would work?
Awesome!
Its an old hack to rub down your canvas shoes with a candle and then heat it up with a blowdryer.
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wow-and bet you could run rope through this to waterproof it too--thanks for video-God bless!
i make some "fixin wax" out of beeswax, coconut oil, olive oil, and essential oils that vary but usually use lemon eucalyptus, citronella, lavender, tea tree, peppermint, neem, pine, sandalwood, and/or cedar oil
This is why I like GORETEX instead!!!
And Goretex doesn't smell of burliness the way this stuff does! One good sniff a day keeps the E.D. away!
Have an old oilcloth duster I bought as a raincoat. Occasionally I will soak it in cold water and white vinegar when the wax gets thin and let drip dry. Then I use this method instead of the stuff that smells like chemical based oils along with a hair dryer. Works great. No fabric rot or mold etc I use an oil that won't rot and is antibacterial in nature such as coconut oil. Great leather conditioner too