remove patterns

[jrscroller]

what are the best ways to remove patterns that are hard to remove, when done cutting?

[Barefoot1]

Small rag with mineral spirits. Rub down the piece and let it set for about 10 seconds or so and it should lift right off. Once it comes off rub it down again to remove any residual glue left on the wood.

[tomsteve]

i use mineral spirits inna spray bottle. same principle. the piece has to dry fer a while b4 finishing.

[Pajaro]

Ditto

[Marsha]

I use a hair dryer to remove the pattern. The heat from the dryer warms up the glue and the pattern peels right off, usually in one piece. If there's glue residue left on the wood a quick wash with mineral spirits takes it right off.
That's my 2¢ worth
Marsha

[Mick Walker]

jrscroller, I sand the wood to 320 or 400 grit, vacuum, wipe gently with tack rag. You only want to remove the remaining dust not wipe it down like you are waxing your car. I then apply lavender or purple painter's tape butting the edges to one another. Cover the entire front face of the wood. Spray the back side of your pattern with spray adhesive, wait a few second until adhesive is tacky. I use reference marks drawn on the pattern and the wood to keep it centered. Smooth the pattern to the tape using a credit card. ( You won't get a bill in the mail if this is the only time you use your credit card.) I then add more pieces of wood to the bottom side of the top one if I want to cut numerous pictures using tiny brads in the waste areas. I use a piece of railroad rail under the wood to make sure the brad points do not protrude through the wood. Cut these areas last. You will have to tape the pieces together while cutting the bradded areas.The lavender tape can be left on the wood for weeks and leave no residue. Most Wal Marts have the tape.

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by jrscroller

what are the best ways to remove patterns that are hard to remove, when done cutting?

I used to use a hair dryer. and it does work great. but what I love to do is use a makeup spoung. it wont leak the mineral spirits. and just dab it on the pattern. jenerously. let it set till the pattern turns color. mine is grey. then it will left off most times in one piece. then dab somemore on to remove the left on glue. rub with a soft rag, like teashirt. then dry the project, with my little hair dryer. so I can go on with the sanding. this if fast and doesn't warp the wood. and doesn't chang the color of the wood, if dryed good. works for me. your friend Evie
hear is a picture of the makup spoung. and etc
I think the spray on mettad would work, but I personaly don't like how it goes every where, and the spoung only goes where you put it. also, you can use the spoung over and over, and wash it when it gets to dirty.

[Croaker]

Hot air gun used here heats the area and releases the paper from the wood.Than wash off with mineral spirts and sand

[Nubbin]

Marsha and Evie,
Do the two of you have your saws set up in the bathrooms??

I hadn't heard that one before. Like others I use mineral spirits with a cheapo 1" paint brush, peel, wipe, let dry.

[minowevie]

Originally Posted by Nubbin

Marsha and Evie,
Do the two of you have your saws set up in the bathrooms??

I hadn't heard that one before. Like others I use mineral spirits with a cheapo 1" paint brush, peel, wipe, let dry.

abasolutly Andy. don't you