Firstly, i’de like to thank all those who contribute their time and experiences to helping others achieve their goals. I’ve always had an emotional attachment to arts and crafts pieces and am now going to delve into a few pieces for myself. I will, unfortunately, have to “cheat” on some of my built-ins and use veneered sheet goods and hope that the great masters don’t frown upon me (I will add lots of solids to make up for it…honest!). I am wanting the rich patina achieved when fuming with ammonia and wonder if my veneers will react to the process as well as the solids? Should i fume them in the tent for different time intervals in order to get even results? I understand that white oak is higher in tannin than red…can i expect similar results with red oak if I fume it longer than the white? Should i attempt circulating the air in the tent to even out the reaction? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Si
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I hate to advise against creativity, but I'm going to suggest you "cheat" a little and imitate the fumed look a different way.
Jeff Jewitt did a very good article on this process. Try contacting Matt Berger for it. I'm sure he'll be able to get it to you.
Red oak will not behave like white oak in a fuming chamber. It would first need an introduction of tannic acid.
If Matt doesn't have the article get back to me and we'll can come up with some options.
Peter
Thanks Peter...will do.
Once i've done the built-ins, i will start with some tables in QC white oak i've been wanting to do for years ( i feel like a kid in a candy store now that i can slow a bit and get at some personal stuff ) so i'de appreciate any advise on fuming that i can get. If i can achieve good results over the next three or four months, i have a great shot at a possible 12 month commission! Which means...I can put some time in for hand work...giddy-up! Hey, just broke the seal on the new issue that came yesterday...and a guru appears! Thanks for all your help. Finishing is the one step that makes me pace, it even drives my wife nuts (the pacing part) cause you know you can't go back on all those hours already spent.
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