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Where is a good source for sawdust? oil of cloves? dry linseed oil? Thanks
Hi 
For sawdust, go to any joinery firm. They will have machinery that is connected to extraction tubes and sawdust will be collected in large refuse bags. Ask if they have sawdust that does not have MDF dust in it. Normally, they will be happy for someone to take a bag away for free.
Oil of cloves, I don't know. A pharmacist or health food shop perhaps.
For linseed oil, I think you may mean boiled, not dry. Bottles are normally easily available from hardware, DIY stores. You only need a little at a time for your mix. Wipe the top of the bottle before putting the top back on since the linseed oil can dry quite hard.
David
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Thank you for the info.
I am writing in this topic to ask a question.Someone has thrown bags full of sawdust and I took one to try it for papier-mache.But I am not sure whether it is the right type of sawdust that I need.As it is mentioned above about MDF dust and I am wondering how could I know if this that I took will be ok for use.
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I don't think there's any way to identify it in its current form.
The safest way to collect good sawdust may be from a high-quality cabinetmaker (etc), where you can ask if they use MDF or not.
You might even check with friends who do woodworking.
Sue
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Hi David:
What is the problem with MDF dust in sawdust? I've already used sawdust and I have never knew if there was or not MDF dust in. Could you tell me?
Thank you
Shali
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If I understand propertly about MDF (multi-density fiberboard):
1) The dust is very fine, and can be inhaled deeper into the lungs when inhaled. Once there, it stays there, and can cause problems later in life. It's not good to inhale any wood dust, but the fineness seems to make it worse.
2) It contains formaldehyde and undesirable resins.
Sue
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Thank you Sue again.
Shali
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