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Our Oakum caulking is made with bentonite, an inorganic compound that expands over 10 times its volume when wet. It is clean from knots and yarns, is long stranded and has no lumps or ends of sacking. Twisted jute packing. Further improved with golden oils. Does not split.

Oakum is the best choice for caulking wide gaps in planking. For varied planking, keep some Caulk Wicking on hand for tight spots, and Caulking Cotton for medium-space gaps. Typically, on boat seams Oakum caulking is next covered by a marine paint. Once dry, the remaining space is filled with seam compound (one for above waterline, another for below) before applying final topcoat.

Available in boxes of 5 lbs.

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Technical Information

  • 5 lbs: 13 strands, 27" in length

Reviews for Oakum

10 of 17 Reviews

May 22, 2023

Good quality, very few nubs
By J from Port Washington, New York

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I'm using this for wooden boat caulking when confronted with large open seams. The product is uniform and has few lumps or nubs which need to be removed.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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October 8, 2021

Yes, great experience!
By Billl from LI , New York

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Used the oakum to fill voids in a bulkhead, where soil was leaking through. Did the job perfectly!

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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May 13, 2020

Great oakum
By Mole man from Ohio

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We use oakum in sewer man holes to help stop leaks be for we inject grout. Used your oakum for years, best we have found


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July 6, 2018

over all good
By na from min

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this is 5 pounds but is the best deal ive found by pound getting harder to find


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May 4, 2017

We will buy this product from Jamestown as long as it is avl
By Shannon from Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We use this product in farrier work for race horses and performance horses

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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July 5, 2016

I will buy Oakum from Jamestown Distributors for years
By Shannon - Manager of Paul's Vet from Albuquerque, NM

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Equine Farrier Industry likes to use Oakum to pack into the hoof or sole while the animal is recovering from an injury. The idea is considered "old school" but works very well. All farrier supply stores should offer Oakum. We sell it by the pound.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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March 1, 2016

Not useful on traditional wooden boats
By Schoonerguy from New York

I bought this product to caulk the deck seams on an Historic wooden Schooner, as we were running low on the traditional oakum we had and wanted to make sure we would have enough to finish the job. This product, although probably perfectly fine for plumbing applications is not useful in traditional wooden boat building/restoration because it comes in such short 2 1/2 foot lengths. If you're looking for traditional oakum for caulking seams on a wooden boat, spend the extra money and get the real stuff.

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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February 9, 2016

I received just what I expected.Customer service impecable
By Quique Sanchez from San Jose Costa Rica

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Will continue to explore all the possibilities you offer. Such items are not offered in our local market.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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February 8, 2016

Oakum to stop a water leak around a pipe coming in basement
By DJ1951 from Nevada, Mo.

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I had a 4 inch pipe in my basement wall that carried the electrical wiring into my house. The plug that the contractor used to plug the hole failed. Being familiar with plumbing used the old cast iron I searched for Oakum as I was sure it would plug the hole. I filled the hole with oakum, packing in it tightly and then put a 1" layer of quickset expanding concrete to hold the oakum in place.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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May 1, 2014

Oakum works great
By Kurt from International Falls MN

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We use Oakum as a sealant for our hydro turbines. Seals dissimilar materials like cast iron, steel and concrete. It sets up and becomes a permanent repair.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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