Applying Anchorseal

4x4American · October 14, 2016, 07:54:31 PM

I'm having a hard time applying anchorseal with the sprayer I got at tractor supply. For one I cant figure out how to fill it without having to pump it in. I take out the pumper unit, fill that neck up, then plunge it in. It is messy and takes a long time to fill it up. Then it shoots out like ketchup does out of a plastic bottle. Then the anchorseal (II) don't spread out on the log butt, so it just comes out uneven and looks like a fourth grader tried to make art. What am I doing wrong!? Maybe rolling/brushing it on would be more better?

qbilder · October 14, 2016, 08:12:25 PM

I use a cheap paint brush.

4x4American · October 14, 2016, 08:50:28 PM

Only thing about a paint brush is it may take a long time I needa coat approx 3mbf for a customer and I don't wanna take all day

tmbrcruiser · October 14, 2016, 09:31:35 PM

I purchased a back pack sprayer from Tractor Supply and got it to work somewhat. I kept changing the tips until I got one that did the job. Keep the sprayer pumped up to the greatest pressure you can. Haven't sprayed many logs but I believe the sprayer is wasting as much as it is applying. Not sure what the best advice is and would appreciate any advice out there.

Cazzhrdwd · October 14, 2016, 09:33:08 PM

Yeah the stuff is really messy. Bet I lose 25% due to waste. I use a paint roller which I leave right in the bucket so I don't have to clean it everytime I use it. Used a brush at first and wasted even more, the roller seems to work the best for me.

plowboyswr · October 14, 2016, 09:50:47 PM

4x4 try checking this out Brad_BB had a thread on it here a while back took me some diggin' to find it. ;)
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php/topic,84226.msg1286953.html#msg1286953

DR Buck · October 14, 2016, 09:59:16 PM

They make a "special" nozzel for the backpack sprayers. However, I've found the paint roller works best.

4x4American · October 14, 2016, 10:43:28 PM

Thanks fellers...

Stuposedly UC makes a few sprayers but they start at $160 and go up into $2k range.

Reckon if any of you were to stop by my sawmill tomorrow you'll find me rolling kelly green anchorseal onto the ends of oak lawgs

red · October 14, 2016, 11:20:04 PM

Wallpaper paste brushes 6 in and 12 inch put a big flat tray under log

YellowHammer · October 14, 2016, 11:29:12 PM

I use a Graco power sprayer, extremely fast, but have to be near 110v ac. It'll put it on thick, and works great for spraying entire packs of lumber, either stickered or dead stacked.

AlaskaLes · October 15, 2016, 11:33:32 AM

Yellowhammer,
Somehow, I'm not surprised that you are the one with the production plan... 8)

red · October 15, 2016, 04:42:35 PM

He iş our Research and Development Department

WDH · October 15, 2016, 07:52:20 PM

Ask Jake. He said he found a small sprayer that worked better than sliced bread (old saying).

Kbeitz · October 15, 2016, 07:56:36 PM

For anything heavy I use a under coat gun.

tnaz · October 15, 2016, 07:58:59 PM

Why can't you drill your sprayer tip out a little at a time until it sprays the way you like? Depending on thickness of sealant, use torch tip cleaners and make larger??

Just a thought.

Brad_bb · October 15, 2016, 10:20:14 PM

Yeah, not sure I understand the problems you're having. A typical garden sprayer you unscrew the pump and pull it out. Then you fill the tank with Anchorseal. Examine the tip your sprayer has. I chose one that came with a few different tips/orifice sizes and chose a bigger one. Some anchor seal will dry on the tip, but I just take my knife and scrape it and in 2 seconds I'm spraying. Watch my video and you can see how it comes out. It's convenient for me to store and apply it with the garden sprayer. You do brush it in. I keep the brush in a cup of water.
https://youtu.be/x8a-uY-IVMQ

4x4American · October 15, 2016, 10:41:15 PM

The sprayer I got, it don't fill up easy for some reason...you take the pump out and pour it in and it fills up that little shaft and comes out the top then have to plunge it down in

I don't think if I drilled out the sprayer tip it would spray any better, just more volume. It may be due to the cold weather? It comes out like ketchup does. It's also Anchorseal II so it may be a different viscosity or something.

Kbeitz · October 16, 2016, 06:22:22 AM

Kinda sounds like you need to unscrew a second part of your sprayer.
The plunger is not the place to fill it up.

customsawyer · October 16, 2016, 06:30:13 AM

My sprayer is different as it only holds about a quart or so but they work well. The thing I like about them is that when you are finished you can turn it upside down and blow air through it and it keeps it from clogging the tip. I have to finish mine off with a brush also.

4x4American · October 16, 2016, 08:50:09 AM

Quote from: Kbeitz on October 16, 2016, 06:22:22 AM
Kinda sounds like you need to unscrew a second part of your sprayer.
The plunger is not the place to fill it up.

That is what I was thinking I was doing wrong, but I don't see any way to get that thing out short of a sledge hammer, 24" water pump pliers, and a cliff.

OneWithWood · October 16, 2016, 11:48:07 AM

I apply anchorseal with a 4" trim roller. I put the anchorseal in an empty gallon plastic ice cream container. Hold the container under the log end if there is space, apply sealer, catch excess as it drips off the log. Once you get a system going there actually is very little run off. When finished I wrap the roller in a plastic bag, put the cover on the ice cream bucket and set it aside until the next time it is needed. I have had sealer and roller remain usable for months doing this. No need to brush the sealer out and it all takes minimum time.
The only down side to my methodology is that should I break one of the buckets I have to go out and buy another gallon of ice cream. ;D

Kbeitz · October 16, 2016, 11:57:42 AM

Quote from: OneWithWood on October 16, 2016, 11:48:07 AM
I apply anchorseal with a 4" trim roller. I put the anchorseal in an empty gallon plastic ice cream container. Hold the container under the log end if there is space, apply sealer, catch excess as it drips off the log. Once you get a system going there actually is very little run off. When finished I wrap the roller in a plastic bag, put the cover on the ice cream bucket and set it aside until the next time it is needed. I have had sealer and roller remain usable for months doing this. No need to brush the sealer out and it all takes minimum time.
The only down side to my methodology is that should I break one of the buckets I have to go out and buy another gallon of ice cream. ;D

I think we could help you dispose of your Ice cream...

YellowHammer · October 16, 2016, 12:56:37 PM

Quote from: 4x4American on October 16, 2016, 08:50:09 AM
Quote from: Kbeitz on October 16, 2016, 06:22:22 AM
Kinda sounds like you need to unscrew a second part of your sprayer.
The plunger is not the place to fill it up.

That is what I was thinking I was doing wrong, but I don't see any way to get that thing out short of a sledge hammer, 24" water pump pliers, and a cliff.

I don't know, but I think a bonfire would open it up a little..... :D