Removing Beeswax from Turned Bowl

[John Michaels]

I bought this bowl from a fellow woodworker. He is just starting out and had problems with the finish (it looks blotchy). My question is what should I use to remove the beeswax finish. I'll attempt use something else to refinish (not sure what). I usually post on the general forum as I build mostly small tables and cutting boards. I'll tell you though I think a lathe might be my future, such neat things you can make.



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[Gary Max]

The only way I know of is ----start sanding with 120 grit sandpaper.
It's going to take some time but you can do it.
I know this ain't the answer you where looking for but it's the best I can come up with.

[robert hainstock]

I would try furniture refinisher. It is a highly volital chemical liquid that wiil dissolve most finishes apply, let soak for a minute, remove with 0 grade steelwool. good luck. very nice bowl.:)
Bob

[Russ Sears]

Try DNA. I'm a beekeeper and that's what I use to remove propolis from my hands. I'm pretty sure bee's wax is alchohol soluble as well.

[Steve Schlumpf]

I agree with Russ. I have used DNA to remove wax from a couple of bowls so I could change the finish. Works well and only required a light hand sanding to remove the slightly raised grain.

[Ron McKinley]

Mineral spirits will remove most waxex but don't know about beeswax.......Ron

[Geoff Hanha]

Im not sure how you get a beeswax finish to be blochy as it is wax and friction melts it, Mineral OIL will thin it down, just remount and put a small amount on a kitchen paper, this should then thin and reduce the beeswax then rebuff. Geoff