moh Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hello! Does anyone have experience shaving down plaster on the wedging table? I have one that weighs a LOT and unable to easily move to the outside. It's always had bubbles that's been deposits of clay and it's time to shave it down but I can't really sand in such a closed studio surface. I'm not sure what tool to use.. what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denice Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I have never done this but a large Surform file comes to mind, my husband does body work on cars and has several large files. Can the slab be flipped over with some help? Denice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyK Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 How big a slab is it? It may be more efficient to break it up and pour a new, thinner slab. JohnnyK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEP Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Maybe you could keep the plaster damp while shaving with a surform? The shavings would stay on the table rather than flying into the air. I also like @JohnnyK‘s idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preeta Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 Plaster is really hard. It’s very difficult to shave. It squeals like a chalk board. Very painful for the ears. but plaster still takes in water. However it is still somewhat fragile. You can get cracks. i can’t imagine how big and heavy the table is. With lots of people around we have moved large heavy wedging table. 15 to be precise in a school setting. Can you throw a pizza party to get manpower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark C. Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 For NEW CLEAN surface use a steel blade that woodworks use to scrap wood. It only will scrap the surface clean . If the table is to thick just make a new thinner one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted June 5, 2018 Report Share Posted June 5, 2018 Put casters on the table. There is no simple way to remove enough plaster to make an appreciable difference in the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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