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Overview
Recommended for sealing the ends of freshly cut green lumber to control checking and splitting. Prevents rapid or uneven moisture loss during seasoning. Specially formulated for use in cold weather. Apply with a brush, swab or pressure sprayer. One gallon covers approximately 100 square feet.
What's included
(1) Green Wood End Sealer
Technical Details
- Suggested Application: Apply liberally with a brush to all end cuts until sealer begins to drip off
- Clean Up: Soap & Water
- Brand: Rockler
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Why did you choose this?
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Sealing wood for turning
Thomas S
on Feb 24, 2018
It works very well
David M
on Oct 8, 2017
Planing to cut some cherry logs for woodworking.
Sharon B
on Aug 4, 2017
best option identified by my own research
Jeremiah H
on May 20, 2017
Recommendation by friend
gene b
on Apr 19, 2017
good price needed a product for my green wood turnings and blanks
Steve H
on Feb 15, 2017
Need to seal the ends of some what I consider to be valuable pecan logs. Although most were not large, there are a number of projects that I already have in mind.
JOHN E
on Jan 31, 2017
to seal rough turned bowls
Denzil W
on Dec 14, 2016
I chose this product to prevent my fresh cut lumber from splitting at the ends while drying
Jonathon J
on Nov 2, 2016
To seal the ends of green wood.
MATTHEW O
on Sep 27, 2016
Best I've used.
Mike E
on Jun 27, 2016
to prevent splitting on a large oak slice
Alex L
on Jun 9, 2016
First time I have tried this brand but am very pleased with its performance so far .
Tom F
on Apr 16, 2016
To seal green wood I cut from cracking
Eugene H
on Feb 22, 2016
Needing to prevent cracking in wood turning wood
Melissia M
on Oct 19, 2015
seal some wood for carving later
Susan P
on Aug 5, 2015
I'm getting some free wet wood and want it to dry without checking.
Jeffrey S
on Jul 26, 2015
It works
christopher l
on May 26, 2015
A friends referral
Danny M
on Apr 30, 2015
Sealing wood for turning
Thomas S
on Feb 24, 2018
it works
ORBlackFZ1
on Oct 17, 2017
It works very well
David M
on Oct 8, 2017
works great at a great price
STEVE M
on Sep 20, 2017
Planing to cut some cherry logs for woodworking.
Sharon B
on Aug 4, 2017
Recommended by a friend to prevent end checking on rough sawn lumber from my mill.
Craig C
on Jul 6, 2017
best option identified by my own research
Jeremiah H
on May 20, 2017
Least expensive option for Green wood sealer
Mark D
on May 19, 2017
Recommendation by friend
gene b
on Apr 19, 2017
To seal ends of treated wood that I cut.
John K
on Apr 13, 2017
good price needed a product for my green wood turnings and blanks
Steve H
on Feb 15, 2017
Need to seal some wood I have for turning. I just thought I'd try your brand since I was ordering other items.
Mark S
on Feb 10, 2017
Need to seal the ends of some what I consider to be valuable pecan logs. Although most were not large, there are a number of projects that I already have in mind.
JOHN E
on Jan 31, 2017
First time to use
Orlando V
on Jan 31, 2017
to seal rough turned bowls
Denzil W
on Dec 14, 2016
Seal wood
Michael A
on Dec 4, 2016
I chose this product to prevent my fresh cut lumber from splitting at the ends while drying
Jonathon J
on Nov 2, 2016
I have started turning wood. I am cutting the wood from trees on my property and have already lost some wood due to cracking so I am going to give your sealer a try.
Ralph R
on Oct 29, 2016
To seal the ends of green wood.
MATTHEW O
on Sep 27, 2016
I needed some sealer and this is what they had.
JAMES G
on Jul 2, 2016
Best I've used.
Mike E
on Jun 27, 2016
To be able to cut seal and turn green wood without cracking
Neal W
on Jun 20, 2016
to prevent splitting on a large oak slice
Alex L
on Jun 9, 2016
Wanted to try it
B O
on Jun 4, 2016
First time I have tried this brand but am very pleased with its performance so far .
Tom F
on Apr 16, 2016
recommended
david h
on Mar 23, 2016
To seal green wood I cut from cracking
Eugene H
on Feb 22, 2016
CUTTING DOW SOME HARDWOOD TREES, WANT TO SAME SOME PIECES FOR FUTURE USE
HAROLD N
on Nov 14, 2015
Needing to prevent cracking in wood turning wood
Melissia M
on Oct 19, 2015
Seal the ends of green wood
Duane H
on Aug 21, 2015
seal some wood for carving later
Susan P
on Aug 5, 2015
Getting logs milled
Gordon B
on Jul 30, 2015
I'm getting some free wet wood and want it to dry without checking.
Jeffrey S
on Jul 26, 2015
To seal the ends of the logs I cut for lumber
Roy F
on Jul 20, 2015
It works
christopher l
on May 26, 2015
Need to seal the ends of green logs from a tree I'm removing. It seems to be a viable alternative to Anchor Seal. Your price was reasonable and I like doing business with you. I've been pleased with all my past transactions with you!
Mark J
on May 8, 2015
A friends referral
Danny M
on Apr 30, 2015
it works
ORBlackFZ1
on Oct 17, 2017
works great at a great price
STEVE M
on Sep 20, 2017
Recommended by a friend to prevent end checking on rough sawn lumber from my mill.
Craig C
on Jul 6, 2017
Least expensive option for Green wood sealer
Mark D
on May 19, 2017
To seal ends of treated wood that I cut.
John K
on Apr 13, 2017
Need to seal some wood I have for turning. I just thought I'd try your brand since I was ordering other items.
Mark S
on Feb 10, 2017
First time to use
Orlando V
on Jan 31, 2017
Seal wood
Michael A
on Dec 4, 2016
I have started turning wood. I am cutting the wood from trees on my property and have already lost some wood due to cracking so I am going to give your sealer a try.
Ralph R
on Oct 29, 2016
I needed some sealer and this is what they had.
JAMES G
on Jul 2, 2016
To be able to cut seal and turn green wood without cracking
Neal W
on Jun 20, 2016
Wanted to try it
B O
on Jun 4, 2016
recommended
david h
on Mar 23, 2016
CUTTING DOW SOME HARDWOOD TREES, WANT TO SAME SOME PIECES FOR FUTURE USE
HAROLD N
on Nov 14, 2015
Seal the ends of green wood
Duane H
on Aug 21, 2015
Getting logs milled
Gordon B
on Jul 30, 2015
To seal the ends of the logs I cut for lumber
Roy F
on Jul 20, 2015
Need to seal the ends of green logs from a tree I'm removing. It seems to be a viable alternative to Anchor Seal. Your price was reasonable and I like doing business with you. I've been pleased with all my past transactions with you!
Mark J
on May 8, 2015
will this product be a good choice for a tree slab recently cut that will become a table top? How difficult is it to remove in one years time?
B R
on Oct 28, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The sealer is easy to remove but it will not stop all checking. It helps but depending on the size and thickness, you will have to remove cracks near the ends of the wood after a year. You can try sealing the ends and then place wood in plastic to slow drying and minimize cracks, but then a year may not be long enough.
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- TIM M on Oct 28, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2015
BEST ANSWER: The sealer is easy to remove but it will not stop all checking. It helps but depending on the size and thickness, you will have to remove cracks near the ends of the wood after a year. You can try sealing the ends and then place wood in plastic to slow drying and minimize cracks, but then a year may not be long enough.
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- TIM M on Oct 28, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 20, 2015
I have used it recently to cover some fresh cut logs and burls. It went on easy and seems to do a good job keeping the wood from checking and cracking. It still needs to cure so I haven't taken it off yet.
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- Todd E on Oct 28, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 19, 2015
works very good on wood 3/4 to 1in thick ,for a wood turner that's good.
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- Terry S on Oct 31, 2015
- Purchased on Mar 30, 2015
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What is the shelf life?
John S
on Mar 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm that I've had my gallon bottle for about two years. I used some last week and noticed that it is starting to get somewhat thicker in consistency. The bottle has about 1/4 gallon left in it. This is a good product and really helps retard the end grain splitting. Worked great on Walnut, Maple and Cherry, but not as effective on Pin Oak. I am sure moisture content of the wood had something to do with it. Put it on immediately after cutting the wood.
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- Dennis K on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I can confirm that I've had my gallon bottle for about two years. I used some last week and noticed that it is starting to get somewhat thicker in consistency. The bottle has about 1/4 gallon left in it. This is a good product and really helps retard the end grain splitting. Worked great on Walnut, Maple and Cherry, but not as effective on Pin Oak. I am sure moisture content of the wood had something to do with it. Put it on immediately after cutting the wood.
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- Dennis K on Mar 13, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2015
I have used it two years after purchase and it is fine.
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- John G on Mar 11, 2017
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2015
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Will this work on fence boards. I have a board on board fence and the boards soak up the rain from what's trapped by the 1" keeper trim?
Scott K
on Jan 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This is ot the right product.You need a sealer made for fences.I used olympic worked great on my wood fence has been 3 years still working good
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- Eugene H on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2016
BEST ANSWER: This is ot the right product.You need a sealer made for fences.I used olympic worked great on my wood fence has been 3 years still working good
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- Eugene H on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 22, 2016
Not sure how long it would last outdoors year round. Polyurethane might be better and likely less expensive.
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- WILLIAM B on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 19, 2016
This would probably work another suggestion would be tar the post higher than the water line
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- Tom S on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2016
I don't know. I use it to seal freshly cut wood that I will turn
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- Dennis M on Jan 5, 2018
- Purchased on Jan 8, 2016
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The SDS for this product brings up the SDS for Anchor Seal. So is this product a dilute version of Anchor Seal?
Colter
on Feb 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It appears to be Anchor Seal, works like Anchor Seal, and does not appear to be diluted. Fine product. I would purchase again.
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- Thomas K on Feb 6, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2016
BEST ANSWER: It appears to be Anchor Seal, works like Anchor Seal, and does not appear to be diluted. Fine product. I would purchase again.
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- Thomas K on Feb 6, 2018
- Purchased on Feb 29, 2016
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After I use this product can I sand and shape the wood or do I apply after sanding and shaping?
Jason V
on Jun 18, 2016
BEST ANSWER: Both. My primary use for it is in treating logsI have harvested from my place so they will dry slowly without cracking. If I turn a green bowl I will seal as well. Whe it is dry then I will finish the turning. No sanding or other working it until dry. Mike Egan
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- Mike E on Jun 21, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Both. My primary use for it is in treating logsI have harvested from my place so they will dry slowly without cracking. If I turn a green bowl I will seal as well. Whe it is dry then I will finish the turning. No sanding or other working it until dry. Mike Egan
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- Mike E on Jun 21, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 3, 2015
You apply this product before you sand and shape. You apply the product to the end grain as soon as possible.
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- Georgette G on Jun 18, 2016
- Purchased on Mar 10, 2015
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Do you seal only the ends or any cut surface of the log, i.e., if the log is cut vertically in half do you need to seal the exposed cut?
Patty
on Aug 6, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I seal the endgrain and then bring the sealer over the ends a couple inches on the fresh cut parts. On some woods that check in the center I brush it down the center. Fruit woods, Holly and Madrone I cover all cut sections especially if I know I won't be getting to it for a while.
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- Diana F on Aug 7, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 10, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I seal the endgrain and then bring the sealer over the ends a couple inches on the fresh cut parts. On some woods that check in the center I brush it down the center. Fruit woods, Holly and Madrone I cover all cut sections especially if I know I won't be getting to it for a while.
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- Diana F on Aug 7, 2017
- Purchased on Aug 10, 2015
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when applied liberally it created a solid end grain seal about 2 dozen bowl blanks I had cut down.
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No more 45.00 a gallon Anchorseal2 for me.
This product works great. It is half the price of anchorseal 2. This will always be my go to sealer in the future. I was getting so used to buying the Anchorseal that now when I purchase from Rockler sealer, I purchase 2 gallons at a time due to that is what I was paying for one of anchorseal.
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Good buy
This product seems to work very well so far. I use it to seal the ends of logs. I've used about half of the gallon so far and was hoping it would go a little further than it does. I had used latex paint in the past and this product works far better than paint did.
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First time user
I have a cross section of a large stump that I'm hoping to use for a table top. I applied a couple of coatings of this product to both sides of the wood. So far so good.
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Great end seal
I'm new to this and as you can see I bought the smaller bottle and applied using brush on the freshly cut ends on all ten of them while I wait for them to dry and eventually make them into cutting boards and or to turn them into bowls. Each one of these averages in 1' 2" to 1' 5" in diameter and I still have some left over. I notices some sap coming through later in the day and I brushed more on them. Easy clean as instructed used hot water only to clean my brush. So far so good. Thanks to one of the Rockler sales rep. who introduced me to this stuff. I am definitely going to buy more of this stuff. See the photo I attached.

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Good stuff
Great for sealing fresh cut turning blanks.
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So far so good......not a single crack in about 250 bdft of hackberry slabs and its already been two weeks.

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Green wood sealer
I've used this product for quite a while.I have no complaints, i think the best quality is the quick soap and water clean up!
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Great end sealer
I've been using this end sealer for years. It's perfect for sealing the ends of green lumber. Cleans up easily with water.
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Good product! Does what it's designed to do.
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Great sealer
Very easy to use and does the job well
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Ash
Had 3 trees taken down and milled into lumber. This product is great, easy to apply and clean up. I fully expect my boards to have no end-checking after they dry out.
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Have not had any checking on...
Have not had any checking on apple, cherry, lilac, walnut, maple. some of this wood has been stored for over 2 years! Applied right away in one or two thick coats. as noted by others, cleanup was quick and easy. Coverage was more than I expected, especially with the thick coats. I finally had to order more!
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January 6, 2013
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Rockler's brand of Green End Wood...
Rockler's brand of Green End Wood Sealer is amazing. It looks just like milk but drys to a clear wax coating. I was using latex paint like some of the wood words recommend. It still cracks! No cracking so far.
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March 14, 2011
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I have always used Rockler Green...
I have always used Rockler Green Wood end sealer or Anchorseal to seal the ends of my wood. It will seal the wood from cracking until you are ready to use it. Another advantage is, I believe it keeps bugs out of the wood. I don't know this as fact, but it just seems so. The wood I bring in is not only crack free but bug free. I don't know if Rockler's product is the same as Anchorseal but it performs exactly the same. Excellent.
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August 22, 2009
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Green wood sealer
Seems to work well to seal green wood end grain while waiting for wood to dry.
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Have used Green Wood End Sealer...
Have used Green Wood End Sealer on sections cut from apricot and apple trees. The pieces will be kept under cover for later use. Application was simple, fast, and covered well. Clean up was easy.
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June 24, 2011
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After using the entire gallon on...
After using the entire gallon on a variety of freshly cut wood I can say this product is slightly better than using nothing. Everything I put it on checked either moderately or severely.
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October 7, 2012
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