How to Cut Hard Microcrystalline Wax
by Miss Cabbit in Workshop > Molds & Casting
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How to Cut Hard Microcrystalline Wax
I did this at TechShop Menlo Park. http://www.techshop.com
A large chunk of microcrystalline wax is not easily cut or broken. We had to get creative with the solution.
A large chunk of microcrystalline wax is not easily cut or broken. We had to get creative with the solution.
Tried Using a Saw
And it gummed up the blade right away.
Introduce Electrical Heat
We figured we would use a car battery charger to introduce heat to the blade.
Charged Saw
It worked for a second but didn't get too far. Maybe because the blade surface being too big to send an even charge.
Wire Cutter
Using conductive copper wire and two sticks of wood we created a cutter. It didn't work by itself but charging it helped.
Cut
Electricity provided heat for the wire which cut through the wax nicely and easily!
Chunks of Wax
The smaller chunks of wax are much easier to work with. I am using them for lost wax casting.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!