savethebeer Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I've started making Schwibboggen (German candle arches). I've done 3 so far in BB, getting ready early for Christmas. I've started one this morning and I'm using wine box wood which is in 7mm. [my Daughter drank the wine]. I find this wood [whatever it is?] so soft and easy to use with one exception. My problem is the saw dust wont clear from the cuts as I do them. I have a small paint brush in my right hand and I have to flick the line at the blade at every change of direction. I suprised myself by getting into a rythmn of using both hands as normal and every now and again flicking the piece with the brush before returning the right hand to the piece. I have increased the saw speed to get more power into the blower which is a bit of a help. If I had more wine box wood to use I would restrict it to parts with as little pattern cutting as possible such as frames or the base. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have the same problem and I use a round stiff brush,i don't remember where I got it but it works pritty good , once in a while it doesn't do the job and i have to go over the cuts several times I am hopoing that some body has the answer . IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Canned air usually found in the electronics section of the store. I use it for small areas indoors and the compressor for the large areas that I do outdoors. I have also used unwaxed dental floss to clear dust from cuttings. Fredfret OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Bob Do you have a picture of the wood ? That may help in trying to identify it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I have more trouble witn fer wpp. IKE OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 2 hours ago, ike said: I have more trouble witn fer wpp. IKE "witn fer wpp"??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 sorry about my typing FUR WOO OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 14 minutes ago, ike said: sorry about my typing FUR WOO I still don't get it. I must be slow today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethebeer Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Wayne, It feels like Balsa wood. Fred, the problem only occurs as I'm cutting. Its as if the dust is too heavy to be blown off the cut line so stopping every few inches to blow off the dust would not work. I've finished the cutting tonight, got used to using the brush and I'm happy with the finish but I've no plans to use it again for detailed work. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 8 minutes ago, savethebeer said: Wayne, It feels like Balsa wood. Fred, the problem only occurs as I'm cutting. Its as if the dust is too heavy to be blown off the cut line so stopping every few inches to blow off the dust would not work. I've finished the cutting tonight, got used to using the brush and I'm happy with the finish but I've no plans to use it again for detailed work. Bob It sounds similar to a problem I was having until folks here told me what was wrong. Too much adhesive and too small a blade for the job. I admit that I had sprayed the 3M77 pretty heavy and I also had used shelf liner. Once I started cutting some of the pieces and parts were coming off so I added packaging tape in places. Bottom line is, try a bit bigger blade so you have more kerf and check how much adhesive you are using. Once I changed my situation, things cleared up immensely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 57 minutes ago, ike said: sorry about my typing FUR WOO Fir wood is the correct typing. Yes larger blade as well as a skip tooth blade is helpful. Less adhesive will also help. All good points. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Bob If it feels and looks like balsa wood it maybe that or basswood. Neither are really great for strength. Basswood is a light cream color and pretty bland grain pattern. People use it a lot for carving since it is soft and easily worked with knives and chisels . Wish I could be of more help. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 There would be a definite "weight' difference between the two also. I carve quite a bit and I know I'd sure recognize the difference. WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: There would be a definite "weight' difference between the two also. I carve quite a bit and I know I'd sure recognize the difference. I have some basswood in my shop. For that project I want to try someday just no idea of when some day is OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, WayneMahler said: I have some basswood in my shop. For that project I want to try someday just no idea of when some day is When we were traveling a few years back, we were up near Bimidji, Mn. and I found a wood seller who had 160 acres of basswood trees. He was cutting them and selling the milled wood to all the carvers. I paid him $10 for a box of cutoffs that sat next to his saw. I also got some slabs with the bark still on them for free. I had a hard time carrying that box back to my truck. I've still got more basswood carving blocks than I'll ever use. Nice stuff to carve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sounds like balsa. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I cut a lot of basswood and do not have much problem as described. I bet it is Balsa. Somewhat softer than Basswood, although it hard for me to imagine them making wine boxes out of Balsa wood..... I have not seen many wine boxes in my life... I buy the cheap stuff!! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savethebeer Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Thanks guys. I'll try a heavier blade next time. Bob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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