Sawdust removal tip - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

CanadianScroller · 02-24-2006, 02:27 PM

We all know sawdust is one of the biggest killers of a good finish.
Try this
Using a damp microfibre cloth. If it is good enough for glasses it has to be good enough for wood.

SharonW0111 · 02-26-2006, 01:21 AM

So thats where my wash rags went

Sharon

Sue Chrestensen · 02-26-2006, 12:56 PM

I wonder if the static sheets one places in the dryer with clothes would work ..hmmm, I'll give that a try today.. I definitely have some laudry to do before I can get back into the shop!

Jediscroller · 02-27-2006, 12:37 PM

Why not just use a tack cloth designed for the purpose?

Kevin

Gill · 02-27-2006, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jediscroller

Why not just use a tack cloth designed for the purpose?

Tack cloths can't be washed and re-used...

... unless you know of a clever wrinkle to overcome this limitation

.

Gill

Jediscroller · 02-27-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill

Tack cloths can't be washed and re-used...

... unless you know of a clever wrinkle to overcome this limitation

.

Gill

Umm, yea, buy more. I always have 50 or so in my shop.

Kevin

BobD · 02-27-2006, 03:17 PM

I guess I've always been afraid that the sticky chemical on the tack cloth would somehow transfer to my project--can't quantify, but it's still a concern for me...

That, and I have a texture aversion to the feel of those tack cloths--it's like nail on a chalk board for me or crumbled up stryfoam!

Bob

William Young (SE BC) · 02-27-2006, 06:24 PM

I have use just a damp lint free cotton cloth as a tack cloth for years ever since I switched to Water Base lacquer as my finish of choice. After all , it is water base so even if a little dampness is left on the wood before the next spraying it just adds a tiny bit of dilution to the finish.

Dryer static sheets were mentiond. I also have a bunch of used ones in my shop at all times. They work wonderfull for wiping the inside and outside of my full face mask that I use for turning on my wood lathe. Without it static electricity makes the fine sawdust stick right to it when doing the final sanding on the lathe.
W.Y.

SculpturedBox · 03-02-2006, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanadianScroller

We all know sawdust is one of the biggest killers of a good finish.
Try this
Using a damp microfibre cloth. If it is good enough for glasses it has to be good enough for wood.

Hi

I've seen it done, but never done it!!!

Apply mineral turpentine to the surface and put a match to it, it does not leave any burn marks or sawdust!!!

The result - raw wood with no sawdust embedded in the grain!

Sculptured Box

heavykevy · 03-05-2006, 02:06 AM

I find a can of compressed air works good to remove saw dust from almost anything, I think lighting my project on fire will be my last resort

02-24-2006, 02:27 PM	#1
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,904 Blog Entries: 12	Sawdust removal tip We all know sawdust is one of the biggest killers of a good finish. Try this Using a damp microfibre cloth. If it is good enough for glasses it has to be good enough for wood. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

02-26-2006, 12:56 PM	#3
Sue Chrestensen Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grass Valley, Calif Posts: 278	I wonder if the static sheets one places in the dryer with clothes would work ..hmmm, I'll give that a try today.. I definitely have some laudry to do before I can get back into the shop! __________________ Sue Chrestensen

02-27-2006, 03:17 PM	#7
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,158 Blog Entries: 2	I guess I've always been afraid that the sticky chemical on the tack cloth would somehow transfer to my project--can't quantify, but it's still a concern for me... That, and I have a texture aversion to the feel of those tack cloths--it's like nail on a chalk board for me or crumbled up stryfoam! Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

02-27-2006, 06:24 PM	#8
William Young (SE BC) Scroller/Turner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wynndel, British Columbia Canada Posts: 708	I have use just a damp lint free cotton cloth as a tack cloth for years ever since I switched to Water Base lacquer as my finish of choice. After all , it is water base so even if a little dampness is left on the wood before the next spraying it just adds a tiny bit of dilution to the finish. Dryer static sheets were mentiond. I also have a bunch of used ones in my shop at all times. They work wonderfull for wiping the inside and outside of my full face mask that I use for turning on my wood lathe. Without it static electricity makes the fine sawdust stick right to it when doing the final sanding on the lathe. W.Y. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/willyswoodcrafting The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us Delta P-20 Scroll Saw, 14" x 43" Craftex Wood Lathe and Jet 10" Mini Lathe .

03-05-2006, 02:06 AM	#10
heavykevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Shambaugh, Ia Posts: 102	saw dust removal tip I find a can of compressed air works good to remove saw dust from almost anything, I think lighting my project on fire will be my last resort __________________ When you hit rock bottom the only answer is to look up

02-26-2006, 01:21 AM	#2
SharonW0111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ne Texas Posts: 880	So thats where my wash rags went Sharon

02-27-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,154 Blog Entries: 6	Why not just use a tack cloth designed for the purpose? Kevin

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