[Woodcarver] Cleaning Tools

[Joe Dillett]

He Jean,

I don't forsee any buildup of resin or tar from working on green wood,
especially if you have a rag handy to wipe the tool dry. It is good to wipe
the tool to keep it from rust and corrosion. If buildup occurs a paint
thinner would clean it off.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.com
jdillett at thecarvingshop.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jean Athey" <atheyjm at yahoo.com>
To: "Woodcarver MailList Submission" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 10:06 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Cleaning Tools


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> Hi all,
> Sam was right. My Sunset gardening book identifies the
> Bradford pear as one variety of what my neighbor said
> was an "ornamental pear" he cut down. At the risk of
> it winding up in the green waste pile,I'm going to
> carve this green wood with my Arbortech to shape a
> standing hare sculpture, then carve the details with
> my gouges. I've received my gallon of Pentacryl and
> will paint it on the surfaces after each carving
> session in the hope it will prevent checks and splits.
>
> Question: since I've not carved green wood before,
> what do I use to clean my tools with after they get
> gummed up with green wood goop?
> Jean
>
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