For example, baking parchment, which is silicon treated, is a good alternative to wax paper for keeping clamps from sticking to wood during glue-ups. If you can get the heavyweight kind, it will last almost indefinitely.
And, for getting epoxy into small holes, a #3 cake decorating tip works much better than a toothpick. Use plastic wrap or a glove to protect your finger, and push the epoxy right into the hole. Drop the tip into a small amount of acetone to clean it when you're through.
I have been using an old scratched Silpat baking sheet in place of wax paper for some time. I cut it to shape and then glued it to my press. Just a quick wipe with a rag when I'm through and it's read for next time.
ReplyDeleteWell, I guess Silpat trumps plain old baking parchment. But what a neat idea!
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