Static Cling Issue

[Lonewolfcarver]

I know this may sound weird but lately when carving basswood the chips seem to cling to me. I wear a leather apron when I carve but the chips stick to the apron, my glove and anywhere else that may come in contact with them. I carve in the basement and thought it might be a dry air issue in the house this time of year. However the humidity readings in the basement are fine. I even tried a static spray and dryer sheets to try and solve the problem but nothing works. The chips seem to always be in the way when carving. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[BobT]

Same here. Really bad in Colorado. Our humidity is really low. I use those Dryer Fabric Softener Sheets. When they are new they feel waxy. I save some that have been thru the dryer. Not as much residue. Wipe your hands on it, as well as your tools and it really cuts the static. I don't know about the apron but what have you got to lose.
Bob

[Lynn O. Doughty]

Stop complaining........it saves you having to sweep up!

[Joy]

Yep, Lynn, but it is hard wearing those chips to bed.

[MackTheKnife]

After I've finished a carving session I tend to shed chips for about two hours.

Bob

[againstthegrain]

I got chewed out because my spouse found them in the dryer lint trap....

They even get into my socks!

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Shawn...you think its dry there? It's so dry here......"how dry is it?" I have to tell you, its so dry the chips will chase you out the door of the shop, I have to slam the door shut real fast and then, I have to remove all the dead chips that stuck to the door because they were moving so fast..........!

[AlArchie]

Shawn, maybe it's just your magnetic personality!

Al

[CarverFromNoWhere]

LOL, I would also say stop complaining, Try some Black Walnut thats fully seasoned it really clings. Them chips get every where I even found them in my wallet on and off in my shoes, bed, hair, anywhere they can get it seems.

I never really thought of it as a problem so I don't know what to say to help stop it, other then just like it or lump it.
Carl

[teeburn]

Know what you mean about following you everywhere and finding them in weird places. We were at the store one day at the checkout and I pulled out m wallet and the money out to hand to the cashier and chips popped out. LOL!!!

My hubby and I were busting up laughing and the girl was just looking at us like okay. I said sorry we are wood carvers. She just smirked and said oh okay. I guess it's one of those insiders things, have to be a chipper, to be able to get it. LOL

Hubby and I thought it was amusing.