Osage Orange

[MBUMIK]

howdy doody

i believe there is a way to stop osage orange from changing to brown

hoping someone out there has the answer

thanks

MIK

[RufflyRustic]

I think it is similar to finishing purpleheart when trying to keep the purple. From memory, I think the answer was to use a uv-protectant, um, um, um, groan, can't remember.... sorry:doh: it's sunday afternoon and my brain is taking it off...:rolleyes:

This thread (http://www.woodworkforums.com/search.php?searchid=5770634)may be what you are after :)

cheers
Wendy

[MBUMIK]

thanks for the link but it doesn't work for some reason

MIK

[RufflyRustic]

Sorry about that, My brain is back in gear today :doh:

This thread (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/purple-heart-problem-72068/) and this one (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/turning-purpleheart-49169/), one here (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f9/help-needed-purple-heart-24420/) and one more (http://www.woodworkforums.com/f8/purple-heart-turned-brown-8277/). :)


cheers
Wendy

[son_of_bluegras]

I can't say for sure on osage orange as I haven't used it.
But generally speaking it changes due to oxygen or uv exposure. I know mulberry changes due to uv exposure and the osage orange I've seen has similar color to mulberry so that is where I would start.

ron

[orraloon]

I have made a few archery bows and a couple of tool handles with it and as far as I can tell it is one of the nicer woods to finish. Takes a very nice luster. As others have said the brown is most likley due to uv and or oxygen.I have only used oil and wax finishes on it but I like the look as it turns brown. I think it will brown whatever you use given time.
Regards
John

[MBUMIK]

thanks for the replies

looks like i had better give it a coat of sunscreen before i put the finish on:U:doh:

MIK