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Reminder #6558627
06/19/19 12:26 PM
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Hey folks i need a reminder. What approx is the ratio of flaked wax per 5 gallons of dry dirt? Im getting to the age where i need to write things down. smile Thanks!

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our best results came from ten lbs wax to 10 gallons dirt 5 gallons sand it came out semi packable at that ratio.


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I use about 2 gallon dirt to 1 lb. wax

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It is usually mixed in a ratio of 5 gal. of dirt to 2.5 pounds of wax.

Re: Reminder [Re: d2009] #6558790
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Much difference between heavy clay versus sandy soil. I have heavy clay and use a little more wax than Dennis w

Re: Reminder [Re: d2009] #6559095
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I do 3 lbs. of flake wax to 5 gallons of dry dirt. Your soil conditions make a difference. I add 2 gallons of sand to 3 gallons of your natural dirt. Blends well and works great.

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Does anyone know roughly how many cups of flake wax to make a pound?

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