peter
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Post by peter on Feb 1, 2021 14:34:04 GMT -5
Good morning -
We used Alumilite Amazing Deep Pour Epoxy to fill holes in a 1-1/2" table top. All went well except that some of the resin seeped past the tape covering the hole, creating a thin layer on what we hope to be the top of the table. It's spalted maple, so pretty porous.
Any advice on how to remove?
Thanks in advance,
Peter
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Post by notoes on Feb 2, 2021 22:09:59 GMT -5
I'd carefully use sandpaper and do it slowly by hand simply because it seems to be a special table top. Now you can also use an Exacto knife but again, be careful and go slow. I've removed thin layers off of parts that shouldn't have them like this before and always go straight for my Exacto knife and not anything else - the thin blade is the best for lifting thin mistakes.
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Post by MR Wood on Feb 2, 2021 22:38:49 GMT -5
Usually, within 48 hours of it hardening, if you warm it slightly with a heat gun you might be able to pull it off in one piece. I’ve done this many times it the past when resins spilled, leaked, the casting warped, etc, however, I’ve never tried on spalted maple. If the spalted maple was stabilized, you might have a better chance, but I see a lot of work and frustration in your future.
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peter
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Post by peter on Feb 3, 2021 14:19:22 GMT -5
Thanks so much for getting back to me! Disappointing news, but not unexpected I guess.
It occurred to me that I have a big bench plane - 3" cut by 18" base. Maybe take tiniest sections off bit by bit? Your thoughts?
Thanks in advance,
Peter
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Post by notoes on Feb 11, 2021 9:23:36 GMT -5
I've used my Exacto knife to "peel" off (unwanted) thin layers when I spilled/smudged them on castings before so shaving it off using that should work too.
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