wax removal

[Richard Brekne]

Hi Folks

Thought I should mention that I've done this at least a hundred times 
and have never experienced rust on the strings. The water evaporates so 
fast anyways that rust hasnt a chance to get started. Good point about 
making sure you skim  excess wax off the surface water tho. Boil twice 
anyways (second time in clean water.. yes ?? )

Cheers
RicB

Sarah Fox wrote:

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> If you opt for Ric's boiling method (in which the wax should melt and 
> float upwards, out of the string), be sure not to pull the strings out 
> of the pot through the layer of molten wax on the surface of the 
> water, else the stuff will be deposited right back where you don't 
> want it.  Also, to prevent rusting, you can drive off the water by 
> dunking briefly in acetone before drying.
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> Have fun!  :-)
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> Peace,
> Sarah
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