Update on the wax dipping, I built a dipping tank out of my scrap pile. Took me 2 days. Only really cost me for the burner parts and gas. All told not including my time came to under 100.00. Wax wasnt cheap, I went with a premix parafin/micro. with a flash point of 425 deg.
Will do 3 deeps, 2 mediums and a variety of tops, bottoms, shims, etc. Will also do my double pallets if I turn them over and double dip.
All in all Im happy with the outcome. Takes just as long to dip a pallet of woodenware as paint. Actually if you have something else to do while the wax is melting its a lot quicker.
A few things I discovered. Insulation, not needed but I would suggest it. Was an afterthought for me, but help tremendously on melt time second time around. (the wax also never hardened for 2 days after) Something to keep the boxes off the bottom of the tank. I scorched all the med. I did first go around.
I already rotated a pile to the field.
Now to see how long they hold up. If I get 10 yrs Ill be ecstatic.