"Mike" wrote in message
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Bob Threlkeld wrote:
I have two beautiful pieces of burl that have been coated with either
Anchorseal or paraffin. I'l like to keep the rough exterior natural,
but want to remove the coating and then oil it, without turning the
coat off. Any ideas on how to do that?


I was once advised that one of the best ways was to go to the local DIY
Car Wash. Hose off the Anchorseal with hipressure, hot, soapy water.
You'll only be wetting the surface (unless you let the pieces sit in the
puddle for hours.

No I haven't tried it, but the idea sounds reasonable. Anchorseas is a
Water Based sealer.
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You'll lose most of any bark left on it plus most loosely attached
artifacts. Some Car washes have 2 pressure settings, alow for prewash
soaping and the other for hi pressure dirt and debris removal. The low
setting might work without fear of damage.

I think paint thinner will dissolve waxes, so it might be a better way to
go. Just give it overnight to evaporate off. Lacquer thinner should
definetly do it, but it has it's own hazards as far as breathing and flash
point.

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX.