ANCHORSEAL Classic Log & Lumber End Sealer - Water Based Wax Emulsion, Prevents up to 90% of End Checking on Cut Ends of Hardwood & Softwood … (1 Gallon)

Very easy to use. Brush it on and walk away. I've used it on a multitude of species. And it preforms like it should. Water clean up. A double coat can be added within a few minutes of the first coat if needed. Of all of the other types of things that I've used, this is my go-to. A+

Used it to prevent splitting on a fireplace mantel.

I imagine almost everyone who orders this knows all about it. I find that it application is easy--it spreads well and stays where you put it, at least it does well enough that I end up with an even coating without gaps or thin spots. It does what they say it will; it seals. I've tried latex paint and such, but this works much better. It's fairly expensive, by my standards, but if what I want to preserve matters a lot to me it's worth it.

Works fine, I suggest using two coats, let the first one dry.

Works really well at sealing end grain. However, it changes the color of wood, staining maple bowl blanks a yellow color. There must be some unwanted chemical reaction that seeps into the wood. Very good product, but beware color stains.

after nearly 20 years of using the product, it is still as effective as ever... controls the drying of wood and helps to prevent splitting/checking of green wood. I use it to coat turning rough outs to keep them in good condition while I finish other work. An outstanding product.

Be careful not to drip product on boards, only use to seal ends, it will discolor the board. It is a good end sealer for trees that have been milled into useable lumber. I liked it!

I know the product is good but didn’t get to use it because our wonderful postal service managed to break the “paint” can containing the Anchorseal and have it leak all over the inside of the shipping box. It was even wrapped in large bubble wrap.