# How to Soften Wood Putty
Many projects require the removal of hardened wood putty, such as restoring windows or repairing woodwork. You don’t want to spend a lot of time trying to pick putty away with a razor tool, and hacking at it with a hammer and chisel can break the wood or any glass attached to the wood. Softening wood putty so you can more easily remove it is the best idea.
Things You'll Need
- Heat gun
- Putty knife
- Soldering iron
- Hair dryer
Instructions
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Use a heat gun. Turn the heat to a moderate setting and increase it only if you find it absolutely necessary. Heat a small section of putty, and gradually dig out the softened putty with a 1-inch putty knife.
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Use a hand-held electric soldering iron with a 40-watt screw-in tip. Insert the heated iron into the putty. Then use the iron itself to dig out the softened putty.
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Try a hair dryer on the highest setting if you don’t have either of the other tools. The hair dryer may not be hot enough for the job, however, and you might have to buy, rent or borrow a heat gun or soldering iron.
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