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I imagine there's some simple way to go about removing wax from wood that's been sealed, but I guess I'm just not all that clever.

Anyone have a tip to share?

Thanks in advance,

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George :-)

Go at it with a card scraper, but go slowly so you don't build up any heat that will melt the wax.

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

Card Scraper.
And make sure you clean up if it ends up on the floor. DAMHIK.

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

For end grain - saw off the ends of the board if you have a little extra length.

What! And miss out on scraps!!

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Thanks, fellas. I'll give it a go... and will keep my shop floor neat and tidy.

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George :-)