Forum topic by Gene Howe | posted 08-21-2014 12:48 PM | 1390 views | 1 time favorited | 22 replies | ![]() |
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08-21-2014 12:48 PM |
Serendipity is defined as “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way”. Not sure the following actually conforms to the definition, but I found it sorta neat. In order to neutralize some acid, I mixed up a couple tablespoons of baking soda in about 12 ounces of water. I used a short piece of 3/4X3/4 red oak as a stirrer (it was handy). I laid it aside for a few hours and it dried to a pleasing dark (aged?) brown. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
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#1 posted 08-21-2014 01:02 PM |
As Artie Johnson would say “Verly interesting.” Keep us updated, Gene. -- God bless, Candy |
#2 posted 08-21-2014 01:03 PM |
It will be interesting to see the results of this chance experiment. -- Chris ** If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. — Tom Paine ** |
#3 posted 08-21-2014 02:19 PM |
there is always coffee gene what the mexicans use makes everything look antiqued will be good to see how this goes -- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle |
#4 posted 08-21-2014 03:36 PM |
Thanks for the info Gene. |
#5 posted 08-21-2014 05:47 PM |
Results of my experiment were somewhat illuminating. Dipped a stick each of walnut, maple and poplar in a solution of 1/2 cup of water and two tablespoons of baking soda. That darkened the poplar somewhat, the maple not at all and the walnut quite a bit. Then, I made some tea. A one quart sized bag in 2 cups of boiling water. Let it steep for 1/2 hour. Washed a stick of each wood with the tea. Let it get pretty dry and then dipped it in the baking soda solution. With all but the poplar, I think the same effect could be had with stain. But, my experience with staining poplar leads me to think that a pre-treatment with the tea and baking soda would at least produce a more even color after staining. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#6 posted 08-21-2014 06:00 PM |
This is very useful, thanks. I wonder if it could sub for ammonia fuming? -- There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be. http://www.geraldlhunsucker.com/ |
#7 posted 08-21-2014 06:05 PM |
Gene, I did something real similar by mixing scotch with 12 ounces of water. I’m not sure what the stir stick was made out of but it turned everything green….. -- My mind is like lighting, one brilliant flash, then its gone..... |
#8 posted 08-21-2014 06:38 PM |
Marty, Your first mistake was using water. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#9 posted 08-21-2014 08:09 PM |
Serendipity i tried that once but found it mixes better with cranberry juice and Canadian blended whiskey -- Jesus Is Alright with me |
#10 posted 08-21-2014 08:32 PM |
Dunno, Jerry. The oak I used was red oak. I’ve only fumed white oak and the result wasn’t the same color as the red oak piece dipped in baking soda and water. I don’t have any more white oak to test. Do you?
-- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#11 posted 08-21-2014 08:39 PM |
Bases will do that to woods. It is the reaction with the tannins. -- “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain |
#12 posted 08-22-2014 03:30 PM |
Left to right: Walnut, Poplar, Maple. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#13 posted 08-22-2014 03:51 PM |
Very interesting. I wonder how that would work if it was sprayed on a turned bowl or pen? Hmmm …. -- Chris ** If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. — Tom Paine ** |
#14 posted 08-22-2014 04:07 PM |
Dunno, Chris. Probably work well. Apply the tea liberally. Let it set for a couple hours, then wash it with the banking soda mixture. I used about 2 Tbl spoons of baking soda in about a cup of water. -- Gene 'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton |
#15 posted 08-22-2014 04:13 PM |
I’ve got a piece of oakI think could be a candidate for this experiment. Just have to wait until Sherry finishes her bowl, which is looking great so far. -- Chris ** If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace. — Tom Paine ** |
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