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   Kevin | Sep 28, 2003 07:42pm | #1

   Cherry will continue to darken as it ages. How much darker isn't something that's been scientifically tested to my knowledge. So, any description of how much darker would be totally subjective.

   I've heard of folks placing cherry wood outside under direct sunlight for a week or two. Most interior spaces only get direct sunlight for brief periods, if at all. So, placing the wood outside under daylong direct sunlight would be a good way to speed up the aging process in terms of color.

   Regards,

   Kevin

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   waltpm | Sep 29, 2003 03:34am | #2

   Unfortunately, here in Buffalo, NY I don't expect to get a heavy dose of sun in the next week or two and my wife is in a hurry to get this project finished

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   goldhiller | Sep 29, 2003 04:23am | #3

   You can use sunlamps/tanning bulbs for the same acceleration purposes (porcelin fixtures only because of generated heat). You have to have enough lamps to cover all the wood with an even amount of light or move the lights (or wood) on a time controlled schedule to keep exposure more or less even.

   Recommend doing this on unfinished stock as exposure times will be shorter, but it can be done if the wood is finished. It'll just take a little longer. If you do this to the bare wood, you'll want to dampen the surface with a solvent like lacquer thinner periodically to check your progress as to how it will look with a clear finish.

   Distance and time are the two elements involved here. Try starting out about 2' from your "subject". If you get much closer than say 16", you'll have to watch for overheating of the surface.

   Never tried this in a tanning bed, but it may work there as well.

   Edit: Forgot to say........Under these lamps at that 2' distance, depending upon species involved and other factors.....hours can equate with years. So until you get a feel for what's happening distance and time-wise, don't leave for extended periods of time.

   Knowledge is power, but only if applied in a timely fashion.

   
   

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   Edited 9/28/2003 9:28:18 PM ET by GOLDHILLER

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   clampman2 | Oct 04, 2003 10:28pm | #4

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   nonexxx | Oct 06, 2003 07:06pm | #5

   Are those storm shutters to replace your wipers, or a replacement for glass ?

   I think a metal car body offers better protection then a cherry body, and glass is more transparent then the cherry windows. Hehe just havin' some fun

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   dovetail | Oct 06, 2003 09:54pm | #6

   Are you expectin an ice storm and can't find the scraper??????

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   clampman2 | Oct 07, 2003 01:35am | #7

   Bug proofing for long trips. No windshield washer needed.

   Clampman

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   YesMaam27577 | Oct 07, 2003 01:43am | #8

   And I had thought that you were trying to revive the woody!

   Vast projects should not be founded on half vast ideas.