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Step 5Finishing the stem/head
I encased my stem in PVC pipe. I had to cut through it to get my wax out. I tried to use a table saw, but ended up using a Dremel. It's hard to be accurate using a Dremel for this, so I ended up with shallow cuts into my stem. I dipped the stem in hot white wax multiple times which fixed the cuts.
If you do this, I'd recommend you use a cheap glass shot glass so you can just break it to get the stem out. My way was more complicated than it should have been, but alas, I don't drink. I had to use what was on hand.
If you do this, I'd recommend you use a cheap glass shot glass so you can just break it to get the stem out. My way was more complicated than it should have been, but alas, I don't drink. I had to use what was on hand.
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Jun 24, 2009. 6:23 PMp4trick95
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That's a scroll saw, not a table saw.
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Jun 21, 2008. 7:31 AMderttiej
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what if you were to lubricate the pvc pipe before pouring in the wax so when it cools you can just push the wax out... maybe crisco so it dosnt mess with the color, or a heavier automotive grease or oil if cooking oil isnt enough.
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Jun 22, 2008. 1:19 AMacer73
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Crisco would melt and mix in with the wax and make it very soft. Automotive grease would be the same.
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