If you have the time, I would suggest that you use a cotton swab LIGHTLY
moistened with mineral spirits. Swab gently. The wax will slowly dissolve and
be absorbed by the swab. You will use a lot of swabs, but if you are sparing
enough with the mineral spirits you will eventually remove the wax without
the danger of dripping. By the way, you can clean the wax from your hammer
also using this method. The residue of the mineral spirits will evaporate,
leaving a clean surface.
Good
luck
Terry
Neely
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