How long can you keep the paper in the tub before it starts to mold? Welcome to the group, Wayne.
Although I am only new to this group I have been making things from paper
slurry for over 10 years now. I use all sorts of raw materials including
old cardboard boxes and books. I find it works best if I store my raw
materials in an old bath outside and the rain keeps them wet. This
pre-soaking makes the fibers tease apart quicker and better in the mixer.
I just discard the non useable items like the plastic tape from the boxes
while I am using the pulp. Using this pre-soaking I find I can use a
much wider range of raw materials.
Wayne
>
> That would scare me too! Maybe a different blade with finer
> teeth?
>
> I've never cut a book on a table saw, was basing the suggestion on
> seeing Judith's success cutting pc blocks but then pc is normally a
> lot less dense than a hardback book. I think my spray washer would
> work on them but I'm not driving a thousand miles to find out :)
> spaceman All opinions expressed or implied are subject to change
> without notice upon receipt of new information.
> http://Starship-Enterprises.Net
> On 9/20/2010 1:44 PM, countryatheartok wrote: Well the
> table saw I have on the job will not rip the back splines off, it
> kind of grabs instead of cutting like it cuts wood, kind of scared me
> and help me make up my mind not to use.
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