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

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.

I’d heard it was widely loved- now I know why: it seals wood well for slow drying with much less issues (cracking); easy to apply - I like to use disposable 4” rollers. Drys clears looks good. Water beads on it (yea: water resistant). Functions as expected.

Works great as usual.

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.

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.

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

Good product

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

Excelente producto, sella la madera perfectamente y rinde muchísimo

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

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.

Product works great.

Easy to apply with a brush. I have had great success with this product on freshly fallen trees. Treating the log ends quickly greatly reduces checking.