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Waxing Iron Temperature
I have a cheap iron that I am going to use for waxing. The temperature dial
is labeled with fabric types rather than actual degrees. What temperature is a good one to use for waxing? I am mostly concerned about going too hot and doing damage to the board. Thanks, Dave |
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'WOOL' just make sure the wax doesn't smoke and you'll be fine. Don't hole
the iron in one place tho'. -- kitemap http://ugcc.co.uk |
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"David Patnaude" wrote in message ... I have a cheap iron that I am going to use for waxing. The temperature dial is labeled with fabric types rather than actual degrees. What temperature is a good one to use for waxing? I am mostly concerned about going too hot and doing damage to the board. A cheap iron is fine. Its ok to use a high temperature as long as you keep the iron in movement. When you can feel that the frontside of the board is getting warmer you have ironed enough. However, do not keep the iron at the same spot waiting for it to get warm at the front side. If you do so, you will get bubbles in your base. |
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David Patnaude wrote:
I have a cheap iron that I am going to use for waxing. The temperature dial is labeled with fabric types rather than actual degrees. What temperature is a good one to use for waxing? I am mostly concerned about going too hot and doing damage to the board. Thanks, Dave The best thing to do is systematically go up in temperature until the wax starts to melt. I think its the best thing to do because then you know for sure you're not over heating. Just like the other posts, keep the iron moving at all times. Also if you notice little black streaks coming from the wax or iron, that means some of the wax is burning and leaving carbon residue. So dial it back down a little. Not only do you not want to burn your board, you don't want to burn your wax either. stu |
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Also if you notice little black streaks coming from the wax or iron, that
means some of the wax is burning and leaving carbon residue. So dial it back down a little. Not only do you not want to burn your board, you don't want to burn your wax either. You'll likely see smoke before black. If you see smoke, back it off as well. Mike T |
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David Patnaude wrote in
: I have a cheap iron that I am going to use for waxing. The temperature dial is labeled with fabric types rather than actual degrees. What temperature is a good one to use for waxing? I am mostly concerned about going too hot and doing damage to the board. Don't forget to keep a door or window nearby open a bit.. the stuff in ski waxes is pretty nasty. You ain't gonna die but it isn't good for you. |
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David Brown ) wrote:
'WOOL' just make sure the wax doesn't smoke and you'll be fine. Don't hole the iron in one place tho'. wool works......I usually set it right between "wool" and "cotton" and it works perfect, never damaging the board (no smoke either). one time my friend got a $7 steam iron to use on his board and I guess it only had 1 heat setting and it didn't work as well. I just got a cheap (real) wax iron though so I'm very happy. no more worrying about possibly ruining my steam iron or having to cover it with tin foil. good luck!! bri -- * enjoying the karma * remove LKJSDFJSD to reply |
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the best investment i made was the $35 i spent on a dakine waxing iron.
Mike T wrote: Also if you notice little black streaks coming from the wax or iron, that means some of the wax is burning and leaving carbon residue. So dial it back down a little. Not only do you not want to burn your board, you don't want to burn your wax either. You'll likely see smoke before black. If you see smoke, back it off as well. Mike T |
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"bri719" wrote in message ... David Brown ) wrote: 'WOOL' just make sure the wax doesn't smoke and you'll be fine. Don't hole the iron in one place tho'. wool works......I usually set it right between "wool" and "cotton" and it works perfect, never damaging the board (no smoke either). one time my friend got a $7 steam iron to use on his board and I guess it only had 1 heat setting and it didn't work as well. Any non-steam iron will do fine. |
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