Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
09-24-2010 | 06:53 AM
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Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
I am going to cover a fuel soaked airplane, so I searched RC Universe for ways to take the fuel out of balsa. In many of the posts, kitty litter was suggested to dry fuel out of the fuse. A couple of years ago, I was in a thrift shop and noticed a coffee grinder. I bought it , took it home, and ran some kitty litter through it. It came out extremely fine and easy to work with. Perfect for getting into corners of airplanes for drying out the balsa. Also can top off that urn of Aunt Erma's ashes if it gets a little low.
09-24-2010 | 08:18 AM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
Thanks for the tip jollycub...sounds like it should work well...just clean the residue afterward w/ acetone of lacquer thinner, and you're good to go.
Edit: Thanks CGr [8D]
Edit: Thanks CGr [8D]
09-24-2010 | 08:52 AM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
ORIGINAL: jollycub
I am going to cover a fuel soaked airplane, so I searched RC Universe for ways to take the fuel out of balsa. In many of the posts, kitty litter was suggested to dry fuel out of the fuse. A couple of years ago, I was in a thrift shop and noticed a coffee grinder. I bought it , took it home, and ran some kitty litter through it. It came out extremely fine and easy to work with. Perfect for getting into corners of airplanes for drying out the balsa. Also can top off that urn of Aunt Erma's ashes if it gets a little low.
I am going to cover a fuel soaked airplane, so I searched RC Universe for ways to take the fuel out of balsa. In many of the posts, kitty litter was suggested to dry fuel out of the fuse. A couple of years ago, I was in a thrift shop and noticed a coffee grinder. I bought it , took it home, and ran some kitty litter through it. It came out extremely fine and easy to work with. Perfect for getting into corners of airplanes for drying out the balsa. Also can top off that urn of Aunt Erma's ashes if it gets a little low.
PS - Keep the cats. Shoot the grouches.
09-24-2010 | 09:27 AM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
A simpler method is to mix cornstarch with isopropyl alcohol to form a slurry. Brush it on, let it dry and brush out the residue. Repeat as needed. Then you can seal the wood with some Balsarite.
09-24-2010 | 01:31 PM
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A simpler method is to mix cornstarch with isopropyl alcohol to form a slurry. Brush it on, let it dry and brush out the residue. Repeat as needed. Then you can seal the wood with some Balsarite.
A simpler method is to mix cornstarch with isopropyl alcohol to form a slurry. Brush it on, let it dry and brush out the residue. Repeat as needed. Then you can seal the wood with some Balsarite.
09-24-2010 | 05:41 PM
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Thanks for the tip jollycub...sounds like it should work well...just clean the residue afterward w/ acetone of lacquer thinner, and you're good to go.
Edit: Thanks CGr [8D]
Thanks for the tip jollycub...sounds like it should work well...just clean the residue afterward w/ acetone of lacquer thinner, and you're good to go.
Edit: Thanks CGr [8D]
CGr
of kitty litter.
09-24-2010 | 07:44 PM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
We have five, but this one causes more mahem than the other four combined.
Back to the oils - If it is in a spot you can reach a piece of brown paper bag under a hot covering iron will draw out the oils.
Back to the oils - If it is in a spot you can reach a piece of brown paper bag under a hot covering iron will draw out the oils.
09-25-2010 | 06:58 AM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
I have used K2R...years ago...haven't been able to find it lately though? I checked Ace hardware...Wal Mart...etc...no luck?
For easily accessable surfaces, I use my iron and either a paper towl or a piece of old (all cotton ) t shirt to pull the oil out.
After using the corn starch, or baby powder, or next time maybe give the kitty litter a try, I would first use the shop vac to get as much residue out of the pores of the wood before a good wipe-down w/ an acetone dampened rag. (more uses for the old t shirts )
For easily accessable surfaces, I use my iron and either a paper towl or a piece of old (all cotton ) t shirt to pull the oil out.
After using the corn starch, or baby powder, or next time maybe give the kitty litter a try, I would first use the shop vac to get as much residue out of the pores of the wood before a good wipe-down w/ an acetone dampened rag. (more uses for the old t shirts )
09-25-2010 | 10:54 PM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
ORIGINAL: proptop
I have used K2R...years ago...haven't been able to find it lately though? I checked Ace hardware...Wal Mart...etc...no luck?
For easily accessable surfaces, I use my iron and either a paper towl or a piece of old (all cotton ) t shirt to pull the oil out.
After using the corn starch, or baby powder, or next time maybe give the kitty litter a try, I would first use the shop vac to get as much residue out of the pores of the wood before a good wipe-down w/ an acetone dampened rag. (more uses for the old t shirts )
I have used K2R...years ago...haven't been able to find it lately though? I checked Ace hardware...Wal Mart...etc...no luck?
For easily accessable surfaces, I use my iron and either a paper towl or a piece of old (all cotton ) t shirt to pull the oil out.
After using the corn starch, or baby powder, or next time maybe give the kitty litter a try, I would first use the shop vac to get as much residue out of the pores of the wood before a good wipe-down w/ an acetone dampened rag. (more uses for the old t shirts )
09-26-2010 | 07:28 PM
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RE: Tip on how to grind Kitty Litter to a fine powder
ORIGINAL: jollycub
A couple of years ago, I was in a thrift shop and noticed a coffee grinder. I bought it , took it home, and ran some kitty litter through it.
A couple of years ago, I was in a thrift shop and noticed a coffee grinder. I bought it , took it home, and ran some kitty litter through it.
J/K.. BTW, Good idea to make it a fine powder.
