Classic Log and Lumber End Sealer, Prevents Checking, 1 Gallon | Water Based Wax Emulsion, Prevents up to 90% of Checking, Drying Splits Prevention, Hardwood & Softwood

Works great as usual.

Good 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.

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.

The low viscosity makes this a breeze to apply. It is the go-to product for preventing end splitting for good reason. It is designed to have great water resistance, as it is meant to be applied to green wood with high water content. It will cause some darkening of wood ends; however, these parts are likely to be removed from wood after it has been cured

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

Works very well.

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.

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.