HELP!!! Wood

Hawks Feather · August 22, 2009, 09:46:07 PM

I would probably turn and sand it to 180 and then soak it overnight. Then I would just need to sand (not real deep) to get it finished off. If I needed it, I could use more of the stain for areas that are too light.

Jerry

alscalls · September 16, 2009, 06:40:25 PM

Well its been a long process ....Two calls broke on the lathe, mad dog burls tried to help and sent me some wood from astrailia that was dark purple.... A BIG THANK YOU to him for being so kind........yet when I turned it it just looked dark...could not see the purple at all so I went back a 4th time and this is it........

Dyed spalted hickory.......

HaMeR · September 16, 2009, 06:57:48 PM

Purdy cool Al.

Yotehntr · September 16, 2009, 07:40:33 PM

Looks pretty good Al, is the pic true to it's color?

alscalls · September 16, 2009, 08:08:28 PM

Yes , it has a red wine look to it....as do most things in my shop now......

Todd Rahm · September 16, 2009, 09:17:31 PM

QuoteI need a piece of wood...Dark purple...and Black

May I suggest Viagra and a sledge hammer? :roflmao:

alscalls · September 17, 2009, 07:08:22 AM

canned praise

Todd Rahm · September 17, 2009, 07:27:01 AM

You can take it to the bank you ain't getting much if any "Canned Praise" here Al.

alscalls · September 17, 2009, 07:55:54 AM

I dont know how I ever got along without ya.....

Todd Rahm · September 17, 2009, 08:04:57 AM

If its not the color or shade your looking for.........................whack it again.

alscalls · September 17, 2009, 10:48:31 AM

Stop that......its starting to hurt!!! As you know I always do things your way.....

John_NY · September 17, 2009, 01:46:48 PM

Good lookin call Al.

John

alscalls · September 17, 2009, 03:41:47 PM

Thanks John