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Offline hedgeapple

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Cosmetically aging wood
« on: August 02, 2013, 02:18:48 am »
I have some old barn lumber that I'd like to use for a few projects.  Problem is when I cut the boards then I have a "new" looking edge.  Do you guys know in tricks to give the edge cut the old, weathered look?
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Offline robby

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2013, 07:19:39 am »
hedgeapple, This stuff gives color to just about any wood I have tried it on and it seem the older the wood the more aged it looks. It is not really a stain, but a re-agent that actually changes the color of the wood itself. Just follow instructions!!
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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2013, 10:43:16 am »
Thanks Robby
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Offline aaron

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2013, 11:59:30 am »
add one or two steel wool pads to white vinegar. wait one week. apply to wood and expose to sunlight. this will turn most woods grey. for a darker color, pre soak the wood in tea.
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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2013, 01:49:02 pm »
Aaron, thanks for the mixture recipe.  Have you ever tried storing it for long periods?
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2013, 03:22:34 pm »
I use aarons vinegar and steel wool recipe all the time, on osage bows, fir shafts, and bow racks.  It ages the wood right in front of your eyes.    My batches have taken a little more than two weeks to dissolve, with household vinegar. 
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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2013, 12:41:33 pm »
hedgeapple, yes it stores fine. I keep some in a jug and just replenish the two ingrediants as it gets used.
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Offline Adam

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2013, 08:03:04 pm »
How much vinegar do you guys use to dissolve 2 steel wool pads?
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Offline stickbender

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2013, 08:59:22 pm »

     There is also a bleaching oil, that is used to turn cedar siding to a weathered grey look.  Try those recipes, on a sample of the wood you have, see how it turns out.  Sounds like the ticket. ;)

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Offline hedgeapple

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2013, 12:34:13 am »
Thanks guys.
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Offline aaron

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #10 on: August 05, 2013, 09:08:56 pm »
adam- oops forgot to mention the volume of vinegar. I use two pads of steel wool in about 1/2 gal vinegar. It's kinda a trial and error thing, the ratio can be changed.
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Offline Adam

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #11 on: August 05, 2013, 10:07:36 pm »
aaron - thanks for the info!  I need to give that a try.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2013, 02:47:34 am »
I added some extremely rusty bits of metal to one of my vinegar steel wool mixes, and it now makes a super dark stain, almost black. 
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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2013, 04:09:06 am »
One more question: do you seal the jar of vinegar and steel wool?
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Offline Thesquirrelslinger

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Re: Cosmetically aging wood
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2013, 11:06:59 am »
Quote from: hedgeapple on August 06, 2013, 04:09:06 am
One more question: do you seal the jar of vinegar and steel wool?
I have never made this finish(but have some brewing in the garage)but I will say this-
vinegar + steel = hydrogen gas
Not a lot but it could result in a pressure buildup.
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