What Are the Odds?

[Dibbuk]

Go to your local hardware store and ask for a wax toilet ring. It is almost pure beeswax.

 

[Stophel]

No, it's not. Wax toilet rings haven't been made with beeswax in decades. And that sticky goo does not even resemble beeswax, beyond the fake yellow color.

 

[ugly old guy]

Nice horn.

 

[rafterob]

Glue isn't a great idea in case you ever want to remove it. If you get the plug out, use melted beeswax to seal it and use pins or decorative tacks to keep it in place.

 

[Icemanxxxv]

Glue isn't a great idea in case you ever want to remove it. If you get the plug out, use melted beeswax to seal it and use pins or decorative tacks to keep it in place.

Sounds like a plan!

 

[30coupe]

Glue isn't a great idea in case you ever want to remove it. If you get the plug out, use melted beeswax to seal it and use pins or decorative tacks to keep it in place.

...and don't go overboard on the pins/tacks. Four should do. Remember, you want the plug to be the weak point in case of an accidental kaboom! Another reason to avoid the glue.

 

[Dibbuk]

No, it's not. Wax toilet rings haven't been made with beeswax in decades. And that sticky goo does not even resemble beeswax, beyond the fake yellow color.

Thank you for that information. The last time I had to replace a toilet ring, it WAS pure beeswax.

 

[allenm7276]

Hobby Lobby sells 100% bees wax for candle making.

 

[VADSLRAM]

Try local beekeepers. I take the cappings and fresh comb for candles but I switch out full frames every 3 or so years to reduce the possibility of contaminate buildup in the wax. For that reason I won't burn it in indoor candles either so I use it for wood screw lube, fire starter mixed with sawdust, and general crap work. You should be able to buy it from local beekeepers for fairly cheap.

 

[Tanglefoot]

Any saddle maker or leather supply shop has pure beeswax available. Tandy has it too, as does Woodcraft outlets. If you only want an ounce or so, check fabric stores, in the section where they sell needles and such.

 

[longcruise]

I bought some nice pure stuff at Ace hardware.