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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by NataliePortland@lemmy.ca to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

** sorry! There’s a picture posted now!**I’ve tried like wiping it dry and even using mineral spirits on it

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[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 year ago

Are you not wiping down after use?

I keep a rag with a bit of thinner on it to wipe up excess. Never had it stick. The only thing I have trouble with in that regard is the quick drying stuff, but that's not this.

[-] tempest@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 year ago

I mean I am no wood worker but it looks like there is product all over the threads, just wipe of the threads before you put the cap on ?

[-] BradleyUffner@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

Same problem for me with that product. I've just resigned myself to having to use vice grips to open it.

[-] Aliendelarge@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Channellocks or a strap wrench might serve better.

[-] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Look this other user said petroleum jelly can fix it

[-] tinkeringidiot@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

I’ve tried several things to prevent it, since this is my go-to finish for simple projects. None worked, now I just keep a channel lock handy.

[-] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Look this other user says petroleum jelly can fix it

[-] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Shooot ! So annoying

[-] Lomeshag@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Also my tip, channel lock pliers 🤣

[-] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Not seeing a picture, sorry fellow lemming!

[-] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Woops! Got one now. Can you look again?

[-] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I see it now! Sorry to come back a week later.

[-] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Some of it must have splattered onto this post... I can't see which product you're talking about.

[-] snota@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I saw a tip for paint recently that I haven't tried yet, but it might work here too. If you get some painters tape and make a V over the top it acts as a spout and it never gets on the threads

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[-] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 year ago

I guarantee that tip will end in tears one day.

Just punch a couple holes in the little groove and the paint will fall back into the can.

[-] sagrotan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Got something similar, I tested Teflon tape, it's actually dissolving, but I got (don't ask me where I got it from) thin paper tape, I do one layer over the threads, still gotta replace it every 3 or 4 times I open the lid - whatever, works so far for me. Just test some stuff, I'd recommend. Stay away from plastic tape, it could dissolve. Maybe a drop of oil on the threads? I'll try it, it came into my mind right now.

[-] NeverNudeNo13 -3 points 1 year ago

Guessing it might be a bottle of titebond ... If it is take a look at glubot

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