Pin Driving Fluid: More info

[David Ilvedson]

On 13 Jun 2002 at 9:55, Erwinspiano@AOL.COM wrote:

>  Thanks so much for the research. Trix and I were just discussing how
>  to find 
> this product yesterday. I'm hoping it takes some strain out of the job
> so her arm doesn;t suffer as much from swinging the hammer.

So, now we know who has the muscle in the family...;-]

David I.


>  In fact we are going (driving) to Oregon in July. I'm guessing
>  there's Hazardous 
> material ( penalties) chargeto ship the stuff very far. Need a gallon
> while we're there.
>  Thanks---Dale And Trix Erwin
> 
> 
> 
>     For those who followed the PDF thread awhile back and are
>     interested in just what it is and how you might get it, the
>     following information may be of use and is a supplement to the
>     information already provided by Joe Garrett.
> 
>     Trefz Pin Driving Fluid is, apparently, a phenolic resin without
>     the addition of any of the typical dryers (solvents) added by
>     various manufacturers to create their own products. In other
>     words, it is the raw material from which certain types of
>     varnishes are made. Rodda paint in Oregon carries such a product
>     known as 1067-S1. If you live in Oregon or Washington you can buy
>     the product from a Rodda Paint dealer for about $15.00 per gallon.
>     
> 
>     Rodda Paint gets the product from a company called McWhorter
>     Technologies, Inc., in Carpentersville, IL 60110, 1-888-CALL-MWT.
>     It is known as H354B, Product code 207 1196, Product Name Duramac
>     207-1196.
> 
>     If you contact McWhorter, you might find out which companies in
>     your area purchase the raw material for production and buy it
>     before they add their own formula of solvents. 
> 
>     FYI Schaff still sells Trefz Pin Driving Fluid in 4oz bottles.
>     They do not list it in their catalogue, but it is available upon
>     request.
> 
>     David Love
> 
>