kobblers Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 here's a question i've wanted an answer for for years: why is it when you try to melt down the yankee wax remnants that it doesn't hold together too well and breaks when you try to use it?> rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 This would be in the melting proccess. All bits have to reach the same temperature throughout the piece no matter what the size, only then will they flow into each other. Be aware that the temperature required for this can lead to instant ignition from fumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 thanks for the warning, is a heatlamp likely to cause it? rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 why waist the time & electric Rick, just chuck away the last little bit & buy a new stick! you tight arse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 why waist the time & electric Rick, just chuck away the last little bit & buy a new stick! you tight arse! just what i was thinking, a goldfish would be proud of an arse as tight as that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 aaaah, who needs enemies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 don,t chuck it give it to to a poor sod who has to bull his boots, or an army cadet who wants too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 don,t chuck it give it to to a poor sod who has to bull his boots, or an army cadet who wants too. Too soft for that job Alan, needs an addition of Carnuba. Melting with Lamps is OK Rick as long as it dont get too hot as long as there is no naked flame near to. Easier way to do it is by using a Cheese Grater, then it melts much quicker as saves power. Add black shavings to brown to get a darker brown if needed. Use Tin foil in a wooden box to support the sides of the foil, you dont want the sides to collapse and hot wax running everywhere. Add Carnuba shavings if you want a higher shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 cheers hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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