Evening all and a Merry Christmas! We run a wood boiler and burn a lot of wood, so I need to go out and fill it before bed each night throughout the winter. I was getting filthy and often smelt hard of smoke etc. when I came back to the house, let alone it being -21c with the windchill here in SW, Ontario Canada right now. I needed to up my outdoor gear game! Funds are tight, and I’d ruin good stuff with soot, burn holes etc. so I bought cheaper canvas items and waxed them. Waxing canvas makes the material much more durable against tears, wear, water and most notably, wind. I followed the ingredients in this YouTube video below, but there are others out there I’m sure. I’m really happy with the results, I thought that other people might be if it from it too. They have made great chore, hunting and boiler filling overalls basically. Anybody else work with waxed canvas for firewood orientated tasks? Cheers!
Hadn’t really ever thought about doing this- but now I need to watch the video. Thanks! & Merry Christmas!
Good idea but..... No more clothes washer? My wife would not be happy if I goofed up the washer Maybe a cheap jacket and pants? Or a fleabay used set?
Indeed, I’m sure they’d wash, although most brands recommend against it. Just reapply a topup, wax/oil. Dirt just brushes off basically, but haven’t worn them long enough to leave my scent inside them lol, plus usually only wear them for 15-20 minutes at a time.
Exactly, I do own some used Filson items that I have found online. Too good for this work though! Great for hunting.
I have one of those duck jackets. Think they’re waxed. Don’t wear it much because I tore off a few buttons and never fixed it. Basically they are supposed to get dirty and look better as they do. Now I’d say they’re fine for woodin. Start messing around with engines, oil, grease stuff like that and they’ll look like crap
Wind proof qualities perhaps. In 25 degrees or so, arctic bibs (w/sweats and jeans) a sweatshirt (with a long sleeve shirt under) is too much. I like the breathability to stay cool/not sweat. However, the same clothing made rain resistant would be the catz meow. Definitely going to check that out.
I had a filson jacket....until I let my son try it on! Then bought another one.....for myself.......again! I don't think I paid less than 150 for each of them. They are a great product and wear like iron with a lifetime guarantee. Its nice to see a procedure that I can use on some older carhart jackets to get the same results, thanks for posting.
It’s been a long time. I believe it was gulf wax and paint thinner. Couldn’t tell ya what quantities now though.
This has my interest peaked! Is mycrocrystaline wax better than beeswax? I would of thought the homestead type would use beeswax. Quick look at Amazon and beeswax is a dollar cheaper. Not a big deal cause ones $10 and the other is $9 both for a pound.
Not sure the washer would be as big an issue as a dryer. And don't stand too close to that bonfire...your jacket might start dripping .
You can use beeswax. My wife used beeswax and cotton fabric to make all natural reusable cling wrap alternatives. Like these: DIY: Homemade Beeswax Wraps (Reusable Food Wraps) ~ Homestead and Chill
I don’t know, try the beeswax and let us know! I’d like my mixture to be abit more ‘oily’ maybe the beeswax will offer that?
My husbands waxed down jacket says do not launder and he specifically asked that I not, otherwise I would have. That said I know badbob was looking at or actually did re-wax some his garments years ago. Idk, my husband field dressed something in his and I can still see where it was even now a few years later, I have a strong urge to wash it but I won't, it was too expensive... Regardless he's out in crazy wind in subzero temperatures and swears by that jacket!
