A new way to store unused finish

Tom Bergman · 2003-08-24T18:28:39+00:00

Over the years I have tried numerous ways to preserve finish, put insmaller containers, collapsaible containers, use marbles (who ownsenough?) etc, but have not been satisfied. Eventually I get gummyfinish on containers. My latest has been the collapsible containersand, while cheap enough, have caused me enough problems, especiallywith getting the lids off, to keep looking. I haven't tried bloxogenor CO2.I suppose there is a mild bit of danger in the approach I took today,since I'm sure the electronics aren't vapor sealed and all, but Idecided to put my partially unused tung oil/turps mix, about 12 oz,into a pint mason jar. I then used my wife's Vacu-seal, which has amason jar adaptor, to draw the air out. No noticeable solvent smell.A nice tight seal, probably took less than 10 seconds. I did noticesmall bubbles appearing after it was sealed, which could mean thevacuum is strong enough to cause 'boiling' in the jar. I put a ringon it to make sure the seal wouldn't break.Has anyone else tried this? It seemed relatively low risk given thequantities involved and all, yet I don't want to get written up for aDarwin award either if this is a known bad idea ;-)Thoughts?