Squeaker
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Just wondering if anyone removes the wax from your blanks before working them. I need to remove wax and would like to know the best way (solvent prefered) to do that?
Thanks, Squeaker.....
Thanks, Squeaker.....
Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking
If the mosture content is high then you should remove the wax and let the blank dry. A week in a bucket of saw dust should work just fine.
Mike & Linda
Originally posted by wdcav1952
OK, so you have a rational idea Still, Squeaker wants a method to remove the wax. Didn't someone mention using a blow torch to vaporize the wax?
A week in a bucket of saw dust should work just fine.
Mike & Linda
Mike they are waxed in a big pot like you would use to deep fry a turkey so the wax does penitrate the wood when the wax is applied.Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking
Just curious and I don't know but rather thinking of the physics of it.
Whether heating from a torch, boil or oven, wouldn't those tend to allow more wax deeper into the wood grain? I mean you are heating the wood which causes it to swell and as you melt the wax it has to go someplace.
Any thoughts on this?
Mike
Originally posted by Blind_Squirrel
I was thinking about trying to put a blank in the toaster oven I use for PCing to melt the wax. Any idea how warm it would have to get to melt the wax?
Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking
Nolan I was talking about burning, boiling and cooking the wax off not applying it. You know me I just hate to screw up a good piece of wood.
Mike
Originally posted by Wildman
JMHO, anybody selling wood blanks completely covered in wax, or other sealant doesn’t know what they are doing or don’t care. Are they hiding flaws or just passing along potential losses of usable wood? I don’t honestly know, just think it’s a crap shoot buying wood completely sealed.. I would be asking about their return policy, and who pays for return shipping?
There is no reason to cover an entire piece of wood in wax or other sealer. The only way wood can reach MC is through evaporation. When you cover the entire blank with wax or sealer that process cannot take place. Just sealing the ends will work and will allow the wood to dry or reach MC.
Yes, probably should remove excess wax from sides and let your blanks reach MC before turning. Any of the methods already discussed will work.