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1st October 2013, 08:38 PM #1Senior Member
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Wax removal
I have just received a bunch of blanks from rowie and the majority of them have waxed ends.
Never had blanks this way before so thought to ask how do you remove the wax / what is the easiest way to remove it?
There are a couple of blanks that require ca stabilisation/cracks/voids filled and I am concerned the wax will interfere with the ca bond.
Any tips would be great.
Cheers
Shawn
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1st October 2013, 10:35 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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Try a heat gun.
I've got one of these:
Bosch 2000W Corded Heat Gun I/N 6201543 | Bunnings Warehouse
Works pretty well however I don't think you'll get 100% removal.-Scott
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2nd October 2013, 09:09 AM #3Ring Master
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Cover the section that is waxed with a cloth and then iron. The wax should transfer to the cloth. Keep moving the cloth so that the cloth will take up the wax. I doubt if you will ever get it 100% wax free. The wax should not penetrate too far so you could slice fine sections until you get good wood only.
regards Ned
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2nd October 2013, 09:33 AM #4043TURNING
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the best method to remove the wax from timber blanks is with boiling water - since the wax melts at about 55 degrees C.
slowly pour boiling water over the blank the hot water will melt the wax and cause it it run with the water, if you pour the water too fast you just use a LOT of water, so take your time and go slow.
you can place the blank into boiling water but you need to let it sit under the surface till cold, as the wax will cover the surface of the water and when you try to remove the blank it will get covereed with the wax again
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2nd October 2013, 12:04 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Forgive my ignorance but what is the need to remove the wax?
When you turn the blank down, the wax on the long sides of the blank will simply come off with the shavings. The short sides of the blank are taken care of when you trim down the blanks to the edges of the pen tubes.
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2nd October 2013, 01:55 PM #6Hewer of wood
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Wot he said.
I assume it's paraffin wax and that penetrates little into end grain.
That said, if anyone knows a way of chemically dissolving that stuff I'd appreciate hearing about it.Cheers, Ern
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2nd October 2013, 08:16 PM #7Senior Member
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4th October 2013, 09:33 AM #9
Paraffin wax is soluble in any kind of hydrocarbon-based paint thinner -- mineral spirits.You could also try diluted vinegar or acetone. The wax is put on to ensure even drying of the timber - stops splitting.
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4th October 2013, 11:07 AM #10Hewer of wood
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Thanks.
Cheers, Ern
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