Fuzzies

[Gary W.]

I have been reading methods for removing fuzzies. I am intrigued by the idea of using a flame from a torch. Have read of a small torch one can purchase from Lowes which works well. My question is. since I already have a regular butane torch can it be used or is the flame just to intense. I hate to buy amother tool if one I have will do the job. Maybe a special attachment for my existing torch is the answer. Look forward to the replies.

[Mick Walker]

Gary W., a small butane torch will work just fine. First of all place a flat piece of wood against the front of your cutting to keep the flame from the good side. I stand mine vertically when using the torch. Turn the flame as low as it will go and keep it moving, you can always come back to the ones you missed. Stay away from tiny, thin pieces as they will go with the fuzzies. Try it on a scrap piece first to get the hang of it. Good luck.

[Gary W.]

Mick, thanks for the info. I will sure give it a try.

[sawdustus]

Gary, keep the torch moving at all times.

sawdustus

[knothead]

Gary,
Try a flame spreader. They fit on the head of the torch. I knocks down the point of the flame to avoid burning the piece.

flame spreader.jpg

Tom

[JohnB]

Originally Posted by knothead

Gary,
Try a flame spreader. They fit on the head of the torch. I knocks down the point of the flame to avoid burning the piece.


Tom

G'day Tom,
Had a bit of a double take there, read it wrong first time lol
Amazing how word association works.

[f250]

John,

Where did you get the picture of my torch? You should see how well that takes fuzzies off delicate fretwork, course I can't seem to find the fretwork afterwards either...

Tom

[mdvt]

John,
That looks like something my neighbors would do in these back woods of Maine. One exception..........they would accidentally torch the cars!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bill Wilson]

Originally Posted by Gary W.

I hate to buy amother tool if one I have will do the job.

You are new to this aren't you?

Seriously, anything you can do to minimize the intensity of the flame somewhat, while maintaining control will be helpful. I've only tried this technique a few times. It works pretty well, but in a couple cases, charred edges became an impromptu design element.

[Stoney]

I guess my advice would be not only to keep the flame moving but practice on some scrap first. It would be a shame to ruin a nice cutting before you got the feel for it. I found that a low flame and the right distance away from the work are key.

Stoney