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Old 09-11-2007, 01:47 PM   #1
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What's the easiset way to remove the wax of some Burl pieces I have?

they're all fairly small.
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Old 09-11-2007, 05:19 PM   #2
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I just bought my lathe, so I have very little experience at this. But wouldn't you just turn the wax off as you started turning the piece?
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I've got some slightly off blocks that need cut to size first..... Dunno if I want wax all over the saws............
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I've got some slightly off blocks that need cut to size first..... Dunno if I want wax all over the saws............
Oh well that is no biggy. Cut them to size and use the same saw and cut through a scrap piece, the wax will clean right off the blade .
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mineral spirits 0r turpentine . will wipe off wax.
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