Need some sawdust for your wood shop? A surprisingly valuable material in its own right, sawdust has a variety of practical uses. It can be made into particleboards, mulch, and fiber starch. Fortunately, residents of Hallandale, FL, can rely on GI Shavings when it comes to the finest quality sawdust. Their wood shavings are carefully dried and skillfully sealed to ensure freshness upon delivery.

Below, these experts highlight some of the uses of sawdust in a wood shop:

• To Clean Up Spills: Sawdust is an effective material for cleaning up the mess you make while working on your project, including spills of oil, paint, or gas. Just sprinkle it over the affected spot right away and let the sawdust soak up the substance before it penetrates your flooring. When the area has dried completely, sweep the remains into a pile and dispose of it properly.

• To Fill Holes: Defects and holes in a wood panel can be easily patched up with a mixture of sawdust and glue. Just slather some onto the affected area and apply an orbit sander. Professional floor refinishers also use this procedure because sawdust can be stained to match the color of the floor.

• To Absorb Moisture: Sawdust is very effective at absorbing excess moisture. A box full of sawdust from kiln-dried lumber can speed up the drying process of materials needed for your wood project. 

• To a Light Fire: Sawdust makes a great fire starter, even in less-than-perfect conditions. To create a homemade fire starter, place a handful of sawdust into a disposable muffin tin. Then, pour in an adequate amount of melted paraffin wax into each cup and let it cool. Use these little rounds the next time you need to start a fire in your wood shop.

Whether you need sawdust or wood shavings for your wood shop, the team at GI Shavings can provide superior, quality products. Call them today at (754) 300-4684 or visit their website for more information.