[Woodcarver] Recycling in the shop

[Joe]

I use the larger pieces that can be cut from a plastic milk jug for pattern 
material.  Just cut a large piece from the jug that will lay flat.  Tape the 
paper pattern to the piece of plastic from the milk jug.  Cut the plastic 
with a sharp Xacto knife and you have a very good pattern to trace onto your 
carving wood.

Joe H

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Kelley" <celtcarver at comcast.net>
To: "Woodcarver List" <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Recycling in the shop



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> Dick Millholm posted the following on the Fishcarver2 list,  and allowed 

> me to cross-post this very interesting question here:

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> Would like to hear how others recycle "stuff" in their shop.

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> I'll start it off with this simple tip.  The slick, heavier paper that you 

> get in junk mail works very well to use when you mix up 5 minute epoxy and 

> other material.  I cut the paper into sheets about 2 X 4 inches and save 

> them in a plastic box.  Stir the epoxy with a toothpick and then throw the 

> "mess" into a plastic bag that you hand hanging on your bench.  You do 

> have a waste bag right there don't you? LOL  Please contribute to this 

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> Dick

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