I'm 47.5% done and averaging 5.5 minutes per block
But think of the teak you'll have when you're done. Why, you could leave that on a shelf in your shop for ages thinking about what to do with it!
this post was submitted on 23 Mar 2025
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Too real 😅
Are you aware that bitumen glue (if old enough) could contain up to 30% asbestos fibres?
Yes, top advice. These are clear, but I still don't like to take chances with old things from unknown sources. Always rubber up!
He is now.
Well, he's not going to eat it and he's not sanding the floor. Wouldn't any fibers be encased in the bitumen and impossible to inhale?
No, it’s by far not as dangerous as asbestos insulation, but even breaking up dried bitumen glue containing asbestos is potentially dangerous and calls for PPE like disposable overalls and ffp3 respirators.
Ok, fair enough. Might as well, OP.
Sorry, but the 'why' and 'what' of these boards is fascinating. What are they from?
The actual work belongs here though.
The guy I got them from said he'd pulled them up from an old church. Admittedly less dull, but the weeks I've spent working on these have been painful
What kind of crime did you commit or bet did you lose, that you're being punished so?
I would assume radio carbon dating costs a pretty penny for regular people, but it would be cool to find out its age. (Unless old means like 1960 'coz then it's no good.)
Just count the rings bro
/s
Audiobooks? Podcast?
Pretty sure these are floor boards for parquet style flooring. Very typicallyin older workshops
Well, can we see some of the boards before and after scraping?
Nota good fit for the sub. They’d have to share it elsewhere, I’m afraid.
Why, not dull enough? Some people's photos can make anything dull btw
Teak birdhouses! Teak shelving! Teak veneering for a small table?
There's a fine line between "artisanal" and "insanity". Post the end result when you're done so we can judge for ourselves 😁👍
There's solvents that will at least soften, if not remove bitumen, and WD-40 can be used in a pinch.
Maybe try some of that if you've not finished already?
I'd say use a planer, but that would make a mess of the blades.
Yikes, you have more patience than I do.
Just under sixty-seven hours left and you’re done!
Have fun!
Resistance is futile.