I was just curious what yalls thought were on acks wood paste? He proudly toutes that he uses carnauba wax in his polish but his polish is almost a pure white color. I have never seen a white carnauba wax ever. So my guess is he puts just enough in so that he can say it has carnauba wax but not much. When I asked about the color being white I was yelled at, our conversation deleted and banned from his channel. But it really makes me wonder now. I find my shine disappearing even on art pieces after 2 weeks or so. Can anyone suggest a paste that works better for them? After my unpleasant interaction I don't think I will order any more acks paste so I need something different. Thanks for any suggestions you could give.
Have you tried Renaissance wax?
I've used it in the past for fine work with Gaboon Ebony. It's expensive but a little goes a long way.
Not sure what you mean by losses it's shine. Renaissance wax is great for unwanted finger prints but I'm not so sure about making something shiny.
Something I'm not interested in .
I have not used Renaissance wax. Considering the variables in wood, I would not expect a finish product to make up for a lack of surface preparation. Regarding the color, it may be just a matter of how much refining is done.
When I get back to turning, I plan to try Meguires automotive pure carnuba wax. Extremely cheap in comparison. I figure it's worth a try. And it is yellow.
I don't know what Ack puts in his paste, but I have been using it for about 2 years now with no complaints. I have tried others (e.g. Hampshire Sheen, etc.) and get about the same results. I have never seen a wax finish on bare wood that retains a high shine … most tend to dull, but can be brought back with a quick buff.
JMHO, wax is a decoration not a wood finish! Having said that see the big discussion over AAW message board. Not trying to get into a pissing contest if you like these products go for it!
HI Folks, this is Annette-owner of Acks wood paste, we are out of town but we ran to a wifi spot and one of our loyal customers pointed out this link…I cant say for sure but Thsi very same question was asked on our you tube channel just 2 days ago, we answered it, so he wasnt happy so he then went on to say that he saw a Youtube video on how it is impossible to have organic bees wax, so my husband told him we will make a video and esxplain how bees wax can be organic and please post where you saw that video and he wouldnt do it…THEN, he called my husband and I dishonest!!!! We showed all the comments to you tube and they jerked his channel!!
We are both in our 60's, we h ave an honest product with an honest price, we only charge for our abrasive paste, our 3 ingredient polish is FREE. We welcome anyone with a legitamite question to email us and we respond to each and everyone!! We will be home Thursday night, we will not respond again to this blog, if it is the same guy, it will just continue and IM not going there. ANYONE is welcome to ask on our you tube channel about our product and about the kind of people we are, please do so. Thank you, ANnette
Interesting. I'm glad you cleared that up. I'd never heard of Ack's, but when someone comes along on their first day and their second post of all time and badmouths something, I generally assume they've got a grudge for some reason or another.
Accusing them of 'fraud' is over the top … sounds to me more like a simple misunderstanding. As I pointed out earlier, I have been using Ack's products for about 2 years now, and have absolutely no complaints … in my experience, it does what they say it will do.
Looks like Woody, 2 posts in 1 day. Both posts were critical about Acks. He is grinding some kind of axe.
He got his buttocks kicked by a nice 60+ y/o Lady. Never tried, or heard of Acks, but sounds like it's made by a class act. Best to you.
I bought a can of the Renaissance wax about 6 years ago. You can hardly tell I have used any, and it's gone on several pieces. Usually waxes feel thick to me, this stuff is like silk, and just goes on, and on. Super depth almost instantly. I think worth the cash.
I looked up Acks web site and they seem like a great small business with a good product. I had no idea the wax they offer is something that wood turners use.
I am not recommending Renaissance is better.
I'm also glad Annette posted here.
Good Luck Always
HI Folks, this is Annette-owner of Acks wood paste,
- AnnetteAck
Interesting. I m glad you cleared that up. I d never heard of Ack s, but when someone comes along on their first day and their second post of all time and badmouths something, I generally assume they ve got a grudge for some reason or another.
After reading Annette Ack's post had already read "about us," at their web site. Watched couple of video's (Cake Stand & Mad Nerd Workshop) and see no problem with ACKS Products.
I felt folks responding "big discussion pretty much let me to conclude if don't use a sealer of any kind, use a lacquer sanding sealer, or Tom's whiskey (alcohol) & shellac flakes can get different results from the same sanding wax & polish products. Think Tom's finishing procedure keeping it organic best one yet!
Their emphasis on 'food safe' is what drew me to their product. Most of the stuff I use Ack's paste on is utilitarian in nature (scoops, salad bowls, pill containers, etc.) that I sell at craft shows. One thing I have noticed is that their polish/restoring paste does not separate after opening the container. Another popular paste (that shall remain nameless) separates and takes on the texture of tapioca pudding with a clear liquid on top after it sits for a few months. The distributor of that product advised me to heat it and stir.
HI Folks, this is Annette-owner of Acks wood paste,
- AnnetteAck
Interesting. I m glad you cleared that up. I d never heard of Ack s, but when someone comes along on their first day and their second post of all time and badmouths something, I generally assume they ve got a grudge for some reason or another.
- Rich
+1 lets see if ol woody comes back,probably not.poor way to enter a forum as a new member.
Pottz, I'm thinking he tried to come across as informational. I'd bet a sawbuck he never saw Annette showing up to put in her $0.02. I'm still laughing at that. Such a class act. It did put the spotlight on him though. Like a jail break attempt when that bright spotlight says, Ohhh there ya are.
HI Folks, this is Annette-owner of Acks wood paste, we are out of town but we ran to a wifi spot and one of our loyal customers pointed out this link…I cant say for sure but Thsi very same question was asked on our you tube channel just 2 days ago, we answered it, so he wasnt happy so he then went on to say that he saw a Youtube video on how it is impossible to have organic bees wax, so my husband told him we will make a video and esxplain how bees wax can be organic and please post where you saw that video and he wouldnt do it…THEN, he called my husband and I dishonest!!!! We showed all the comments to you tube and they jerked his channel!!
We are both in our 60 s, we h ave an honest product with an honest price, we only charge for our abrasive paste, our 3 ingredient polish is FREE. We welcome anyone with a legitamite question to email us and we respond to each and everyone!! We will be home Thursday night, we will not respond again to this blog, if it is the same guy, it will just continue and IM not going there. ANYONE is welcome to ask on our you tube channel about our product and about the kind of people we are, please do so. Thank you, ANnette
Watched a video and having seen someone try to bust you guys for doing nothing more than making a quality product I plan to BUY some and give it a try. So for all the attempt at gutting sales for you guys you get at least one new customer.
Our carnuba comes from a lab, our bees wax is organic and our mineral oil is pharmaceutical food grade…Thank you so much for all the input, we were not expecting this, this guy will be showing up in other places we are sure, we think we know who is doing it, someone new just came out with a paste and has even copied our instructions to the tee, so we think we know….we are coming out next week because newbies and pen turners asked for this, we will have a smaller kit, same abrasive paste and polish, same deal, you pay for the abrasive paste and the polish is free. it is only going to be 18 dollars and that includes the postage which is 8!!! great for Christmas and pen turners. Its going to be for a limited time, we are coming so close to breaking even to be honest but we want to get it out there for the people that can afford the bigger kit. Thanks again to everyone…Annette
Ps, if wanted to see our paste at work…..check out on you tube…Stephen Ogle….PFwoodturning, moonpie creations, the papa1947, thats just a few and ask them about us….
Thanks for stepping up Annette and best of luck going forward
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