Wood Flour

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Oldsparkey
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Re: Wood Flour

Post by Oldsparkey »

Dickie wrote: Was already sifted too because there is an internal filter in the vacuum that sifted all the big pieces out of it. Its a very fine dust too. Any comments or suggestions on this way?? If it seems ok, theres another source for those in need of it.
Looks to me like you hit the Lottery for wood flour. :D
The biggest problem is knowing what types of wood is in there , I would suggest that you mix a very small batch to see what the color of it is when using it as a fillet. If you are choosy about the color of the fillet. :roll:

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My bet is that it is mostly pine which is light in color , might be some Oak and Popular which are still light shaded woods.
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Re: Wood Flour

Post by jem »

If they cut plywood, you'll get some of the glue used to bond the plies mixed in. But if it's fine and sifted, that should not matter much.

They likely cut different species of wood with different colors of wood grain. Might want to give it a good shaking/mixing just to ensure a consistent color if if looks like you have a variety of color.
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Re: Wood Flour

Post by Dickie »

It does have a nice light color to it like a lot of 2x4 cutting, that color anyways. I will take your advice though and sift and separate real good when I get home. Home Depot was right across the street from work. Thanks for that tip
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