Forrest Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 I just got a slab of 4794 to make melts with and I’m wondering if there is a good to cut it. On my first attempt all I managed to do was break off a chunk; fortunately it was exactly the amount I needed. Perhaps a saw is what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Forrest said: I just got a slab of 4794 to make melts with and I’m wondering if there is a good to cut it. On my first attempt all I managed to do was break off a chunk; fortunately it was exactly the amount I needed. Perhaps a saw is what I need. Hammer and chisel? Sorry could not resist after reading the saw part of the post. Have you tried a good putty knife? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 hour ago, ncraiders said: Hammer and chisel? Sorry could not resist after reading the saw part of the post. Have you tried a good putty knife? Close! I use a flat head screwdriver and mallet. Better yet, melt a slab and pour into smaller sizes for easier use. Silicone cupcake molds work well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted June 10, 2018 Author Share Posted June 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, TallTayl said: Close! I use a flat head screwdriver and mallet. Better yet, melt a slab and pour into smaller sizes for easier use. Silicone cupcake molds work well. I have a tool that is half way between a screwdriver and a putty knife, I also have a rubber mallet. I could put it in the freezer for a while and then drop it on the garage floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Forrest said: I have a tool that is half way between a screwdriver and a putty knife, I also have a rubber mallet. I could put it in the freezer for a while and then drop it on the garage floor. I wouldn't drop it on the garage floor you might pick up dust or other debris on the wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 read on a website were in a review someone said they score it and use a jigsaw to cut it into smaller bricks. They put a tote under it to catch the little flakes/specks fo wax so they dont waste any of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, Forrest said: I could put it in the freezer for a while and then drop it on the garage floor. No real need to freeze it unless it's already a bit soft. 2 hours ago, ncraiders said: Hammer and chisel? That's how I break up my solid wax slabs. I used to drop it on the driveway cement until my S.W.A.T. neighbor thought it was a gunshot and came out with his gun pulled. LOL 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncraiders Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jcandleattic said: No real need to freeze it unless it's already a bit soft. That's how I break up my solid wax slabs. I used to drop it on the driveway cement until my S.W.A.T. neighbor thought it was a gunshot and came out with his gun pulled. LOL That is just the best. I got a really good laugh out of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzy Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Pillowcase and a Hammer. Slide slab into pillowcase and have at it with the hammer. Nice way to work out some aggression. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah S Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Jcandleattic said: No real need to freeze it unless it's already a bit soft. That's how I break up my solid wax slabs. I used to drop it on the driveway cement until my S.W.A.T. neighbor thought it was a gunshot and came out with his gun pulled. LOL That's how I do it! Put it in a (clean) garbage bag and slam it in the drive way. My husband is the SWAT neighbor, so I figure I'm ok. 😆 If it doesn't break up enough, I'll get out the chisel, but I still do that in the driveway too because I'm clumsy and I'll definitely end up chiseling things that shouldn't be chiseled..😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbaranj Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 (edited) I put ( and store) one slab at a time in this container...and break it up with a hammer. Very aggressively! Edited June 10, 2018 by barbaranj 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flicker Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 I place a small block of wood under the slab and break it up using a hammer. This has been most effective in the 25 years I've used that wax. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner14jc Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Has anyone ever tried using a hot knife to cut it? Something I've been thinking about trying but didn't know if anyone else has tried it before? Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow-Professional-Cutting-Stencils/dp/B003GXF4EK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbrook Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 2 hours ago, runner14jc said: Has anyone ever tried using a hot knife to cut it? Something I've been thinking about trying but didn't know if anyone else has tried it before? Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow-Professional-Cutting-Stencils/dp/B003GXF4EK I tried that once and it did not work too great for me. Hammer and chisel work faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner14jc Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, pcbrook said: I tried that once and it did not work too great for me. Hammer and chisel work faster. Good to know! I won't waste my time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 5 hours ago, runner14jc said: Has anyone ever tried using a hot knife to cut it? Something I've been thinking about trying but didn't know if anyone else has tried it before? Something like this, https://www.amazon.com/Walnut-Hollow-Professional-Cutting-Stencils/dp/B003GXF4EK 4794 is too thick and hard for a hot knife to work. A hot knife would work better on the J waxes, 6006, gel, or some of the softer waxes that aren't flakes, but aren't hard wax either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbla Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted December 17, 2018 Share Posted December 17, 2018 back when I used to get slab wax I put it in a large plastic bin similar to barbaranj. Then just whack it a few times with a hammer to break it into smaller chunks. There was something sort of soothing about whacking away at something hard with a hammer guilt free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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