[Greenbuilding] stripping paint off old doors

[Reuben Deumling]

Wow. Some interesting new (to me at least) ideas here. Your links led me to
the following review of a bunch of different techniques:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/exteriors/article/0,16417,386353-3,00.html

After visiting the build-your-own-infrared-heater-page I think I may have to
try to make one. Thanks, Mary!


On 9/11/06, Mary E. Mulderrig <mulderig at speakeasy.org> wrote:
>
> By far the easiest and safest way (very little elbow grease involved and
> absolutely no fumes) is to use an infrared paint remover. You can rent
> them from the manufacturer, or if you some technical skills you can make
> one yourself. Here are links to the manufacturer and to the site that
> shows you how to make one. I made my own and it works like a charm:
> http://www.silentpaintremover.com/
> http://www.oceanmanorhouse.com/paintremover.html
>
> Another method you can use is to use the paint shaver. This tool can be
> attached to a wet/dry hepa vacuum to safely confine any dust.. Here is a
> link to the manufacturer.
> http://www.paintshaver.com/
> Sometimes the manufacturer sells demo units on ebay. They are still
> pricey, but if you are doing tons of wood work it will make your life
> much easier and you can always sell it afterwards as there is a good
> market for them
> Here's a link:
> http://search.ebay.com/paint-shaver_W0QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQxpufuZx
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Mary Mulderrig
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