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Callmakers Corner => General Woodworking => Topic started by: doublespurs21 on July 27, 2014, 08:20:32 PM

Title: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: doublespurs21 on July 27, 2014, 08:20:32 PM

 * hi *  i made a trade with some guy for some wood... the darn things are waxed on all 6 sides,, how do you get this junk off the wood??? the wood will never dry with this on. what's is the point of doing this anyhow????

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: Shadetree Callers on July 29, 2014, 08:53:15 AM

I cut it off with my bandsaw. You could also use table saw to rip a thin layer off each side. The wax helps keep the wood from checking as it dries. It sure is a pain to deal with.

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: firedup on August 01, 2014, 08:37:27 PM

Shadetree is correct.  You mite want to open a small spot on a side and check the moisture level.  If it is still high, think about opening up one side and letting it breath to finish drying.  If ya do this, leave the ends sealed.  It will take longer but it will continue to control the checking issues.

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: West Augusta on August 02, 2014, 06:08:06 AM

I run it through a planer but leave the wax on the end grain until it dries.

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: trumpetturner on August 11, 2014, 09:52:10 AM

I use a cabinet scraper.

Danny

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: callmakerman on August 11, 2014, 01:01:08 PM

3" wide putty knife works as well.

Title: Re: how to get the wax off????????
Post by: doublespurs21 on August 17, 2014, 08:33:50 PM

thanks for all the replies,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, chris