Waxed turning blank

[Bvas]

I recently picked up a chunk of 2x2x24" Purple Heart. The blank was intended for turning and has the first 3" of both ends dipped in wax. I intend to use it for a riser, but would like to save some full length veneer pieces off it before I cut it to riser length.

Is there a way to remove the wax? Or should I just cut super thin layers off to make sure all wax has been removed?
I'm worried if I don't get all the wax off I could have glue adhesion problems.

[KenH]

Put an end in boiling water for perhaps 15 minutes to melt off the wax.  It should not have penetrated very deep at all.

[Bvas]

Originally posted by KenH:
Put an end in boiling water for perhaps 15 minutes to melt off the wax.  It should not have penetrated very deep at all.

I thought about that, but then I would be rehydrating the blank.

[kennym]

I usually just shave the ends and then the sides with the table saw, then wipe the table down. Most come rough anyway and need slicked up.

NO WAX CUTTING on bandsaw or sander where lams are done!!

[Roy from Pa]

Why waste it on a glass bow...?

Just make a bunch of beer can coasters out of it.

[Bvas]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Why waste it on a glass bow...?

Just make a bunch of beer can coasters out of it.

Why would I need beer coasters?
Never had a beer last long enough to sweat  

[Bvas]

Originally posted by kennym:
NO WAX CUTTING on bandsaw or sander where lams are done!!

Good save!  I didn't even think about blade transfer.