andrewleeheck
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I just bought a wonderful block of Amboyna burl--straight on 5 sides and a series of "stalactite"-type projections outward on the 6th (envision a porcupine). I want to cut away the useable layers of the block for turning pens, but preserve the stalactite layer to use as part of a desk set. Here's the problem: the whole block is covered with a protective wax. The wax has settled over the dozens of stalactites and I am unable to cut or scrape it out of the intricate grooves.
Is there any sort of solvent or method that I can use to remove the wax without damaging the wood? I wondered if using heat to melt away the wax could be effective, but I fear that I may be overlooking something obvious by doing this. Any suggestions?
Andrew
Is there any sort of solvent or method that I can use to remove the wax without damaging the wood? I wondered if using heat to melt away the wax could be effective, but I fear that I may be overlooking something obvious by doing this. Any suggestions?
Andrew