Removing Wax on a turning block

just turn it away, thats what most of us do.
point to note, how long have the blanks been sitting.
if totally coated with wax they may have been sealed while still wet and may warp or check when you start turning.
if i am unsure of the moisture content, I usually rough turn and let sit then check the moisture before finish turning.

just my way of doing it.

IAN

-- woodturners keep things spinning.

that works but i want to cut a few of these into panels

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Hi, Well if your going to glue them up, you have to make sure to cut off al the wax, otherwise the wax does not limit any other woodworking. What wood is the burls? I have only used maple and dogwood.

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Dude,

I cut my ebony up and glue it into wider pieces. To remove the wax I use a spokeshave. Gets it off quickly and cleanly.

Steve

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thanks for the feedback my woodguy also says a scraper or a spoke shave will work and to take my time unless turning he said you were right it will turn away he said rough it out if the moisture is too high pack it in a box full of shavings and wait a few weeks to turn it some more repeat if needed

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I use turning stock for small projects like candle holders. I just use a scraper and it works great. I scrape the glue off because I would think the glue would gum up my table saw and jointer blades.

thanks for all the help i hope a bunch of people see this i know i cant be the only one to ask

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