I have bitumen to scrape from 1391 teak boards
I have bitumen to scrape from 1391 teak boards
I'm 47.5% done and averaging 5.5 minutes per block
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But think of the teak you'll have when you're done. Why, you could leave that on a shelf in your shop for ages thinking about what to do with it!
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Too real 😅
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Sorry, but the 'why' and 'what' of these boards is fascinating. What are they from?
The actual work belongs here though.
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Pretty sure these are floor boards for parquet style flooring. Very typicallyin older workshops
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Are you aware that bitumen glue (if old enough) could contain up to 30% asbestos fibres?
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He is now.
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Yes, top advice. These are clear, but I still don't like to take chances with old things from unknown sources. Always rubber up!
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Well, he's not going to eat it and he's not sanding the floor. Wouldn't any fibers be encased in the bitumen and impossible to inhale?
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No, it’s by far not as dangerous as asbestos insulation, but even breaking up dried bitumen glue containing asbestos is potentially dangerous and calls for PPE like disposable overalls and ffp3 respirators.
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There's a fine line between "artisanal" and "insanity". Post the end result when you're done so we can judge for ourselves 😁👍
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Well, can we see some of the boards before and after scraping?
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Nota good fit for the sub. They’d have to share it elsewhere, I’m afraid.
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Why, not dull enough? Some people's photos can make anything dull btw
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Just under sixty-seven hours left and you’re done!
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I'd say use a planer, but that would make a mess of the blades.
Yikes, you have more patience than I do.
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Resistance is futile.
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Have fun!
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Teak birdhouses! Teak shelving! Teak veneering for a small table?
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There's solvents that will at least soften, if not remove bitumen, and WD-40 can be used in a pinch.
Maybe try some of that if you've not finished already?
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