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webe
9th August 2010, 01:50 PM
I have dried the timber for 12 months and cut log into rounds - sanded to a nice smooth finish , but a green stain in the timber shows thru and spoils the finished effect - how can I get a nice camphor finish to the timber?:rolleyes:
RufflyRustic
9th August 2010, 04:41 PM
Hi webe
Any chance you can post a photo of the board / project?
Thanks
Wendy
webe
10th August 2010, 11:02 AM
Thanks for your interest Wendy - I have dug out some rounds that were cut thinner some months ago and they are fine. It would seem that further drying is in order before I work on these green ones. Dennis
ubeaut
13th August 2010, 08:35 AM
If they're going to be turned on the lathe then turn them now to a rough shape and allow them to dry out for a few months before finishing the turning.
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Turn them as they are and finish them off they'll be fine.
webe
13th August 2010, 12:52 PM
Thanks for replying 'U BEAUT" - Your reply has been very helpful. Dennis